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YX65 OTL

2016 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,840 mi
Last recorded31,840 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX65 OTL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 31,840 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 27,402 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 23,131 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 23,129 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 22,532 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 21,424 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 19,851 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Aug 2020 15,653 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 9,130 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 7,438 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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YX65 OTL is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YX65 OTL, 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 YX65 OTL registered?

YX65 OTL is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 January 2016.

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