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YP65 OKW

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,193 mi
Last recorded34,193 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP65 OKW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 34,193 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 34,193 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/S/F Tyre Cracking Down To Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2025 27,987 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F Tyre Tread Depth Low, Cracking Between Treads & Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front Wipers Split & Streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 21,730 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres Cracking Sidewalls & Between Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 21,730 miles

Headlamp aim too high N/S/F Dipped Beam Requires Adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure O/S/R Tyre Has Crack In Outer Sidewall Down To Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tyres Cracking Sidewalls & Between Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 15,658 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 9,972 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 5,333 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 4,534 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 3,649 miles

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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YP65 OKW is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YP65 OKW, 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.

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What year was YP65 OKW registered?

YP65 OKW is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 January 2016.

Is YP65 OKW safe to buy?

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