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GC65 VRY

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,245 mi
Last recorded79,245 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC65 VRY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 79,245 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 79,206 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 71,429 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 71,429 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 61,868 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 57,445 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 51,374 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 39,705 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 31,329 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 31,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall, has been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jan 2019 21,727 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 21,723 miles

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

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 VRY is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VRY, 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 GC65 VRY registered?

GC65 VRY is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 January 2016.

Is GC65 VRY safe to buy?

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