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GU65 WHT

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,041 mi
Last recorded45,041 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU65 WHT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 45,041 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 45,041 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 43,005 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 39,289 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shock absorber dust covers splitting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 39,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shock absorber dust covers splitting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 36,170 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 29,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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 11 Jan 2021 26,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 22,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 15,673 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

offside front tyre cut on outer wall

screw in nearside rear tyre

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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GU65 WHT is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc 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 GU65 WHT, 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 GU65 WHT registered?

GU65 WHT is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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