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FP65 FLZ

2016 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,177 mi
Last recorded24,177 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP65 FLZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 24,177 miles

front brake discs are corroded on inner edge

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2025 24,177 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

front brake discs are corroded on inner edge

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2024 22,197 miles

front brake discs are slightly corroded inner edge

front tyres are worn on inner/outer edges

Pass 7 Feb 2023 19,874 miles

both rear discs are corroded inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2022 17,017 miles

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

both rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2021 16,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2020 14,599 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 10,246 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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FP65 FLZ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FP65 FLZ, 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 FP65 FLZ registered?

FP65 FLZ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 January 2016.

Is FP65 FLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP65 FLZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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