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WV66 HZP

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,589 mi
Last recorded17,589 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV66 HZP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 17,589 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 14,513 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 14,022 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 13,223 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 13,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Where tyre is cracking/ perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 12,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 10,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy Cracked & Perished- Advise Replacement- (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy Cracked & Perished- Advise Replacement- (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 10,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy Cracked & Perished- Advise Replacement- (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy Cracked & Perished- Advise Replacement- (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 8,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 8,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 7,098 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 7,098 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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WV66 HZP is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 26,306 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV66 HZP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 10 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV66 HZP registered?

WV66 HZP is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2016.

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The MOT history for WV66 HZP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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