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DA65 ZDU

2016 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,842 mi
Last recorded85,842 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA65 ZDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 85,842 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 79,218 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 72,260 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 72,257 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 LIMITS!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 63,503 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 55,255 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 46,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 46,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 37,555 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 28,809 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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DA65 ZDU is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,998cc 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 DA65 ZDU, 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 DA65 ZDU registered?

DA65 ZDU is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 January 2016.

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