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GC65 NKD

2016 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,804 mi
Last recorded76,804 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC65 NKD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 76,804 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 69,549 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 62,404 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 62,370 miles

Emissions unable to be completed abandoned due to excessive emission limits. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 62,214 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front both tyres inner edges bald and cords nearly exposed

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 51,656 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 43,875 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 39,112 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 36,357 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 27,453 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (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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GC65 NKD is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 GC65 NKD, 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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GC65 NKD is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 February 2016.

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