2016 Mazda MX-5 1.5L Petrol · PY65 JVL
2016 Mazda MX-5 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 44,098 miles. MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,098 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY65 JVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2025
- 44,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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PY65 JVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mazda Mx-5 (PY65 JVL) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PY65 JVL Mileage History
- 17/03/202233,574 mi
- 18/03/202233,574 mi
- 14/03/202336,217 mi+2,643 mi
- 15/03/202439,767 mi+3,550 mi
- 14/03/202544,098 mi+4,331 mi
Average of roughly 3,517 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (ND)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Manual Gearbox Failure on Early CarsSerious
Early ND1 2.0-litre manuals had weak internals that could develop whine, baulking shifts or outright gear failure, especially if driven hard.
- Clutch Pedal Bracket / Linkage CreakingModerate
Some early ND cars develop creaks or inconsistent clutch take-up from wear around the clutch pedal bracket and linkage area.
- Rear Suspension Hub Carrier Spherical Bushing Play and ClunkingModerate
The multi-link rear suspension on the ND MX-5 uses spherical bearing pillow-ball bushings within the aluminium rear hub carriers (knuckles) to control wheel geometry. Over UK roads, moisture, road salt and grit penetrate the rubber dust seals, causing the internal spherical joints to corrode and develop excessive play. This produces a noticeable rear-end knocking noise over bumps, vague high-speed stability, and an automatic UK MOT failure for excessive play in a suspension pin, bush or joint. Mazda does not supply replacement bushes separately, quoting £900–£1,600 to replace complete hub assemblies; however, independent specialists fit aftermarket polyurethane or spherical replacement bush kits (such as Polybush or Powerflex) on the car.
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