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1785 MX

2016 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

200,681 mi
Last recorded200,681 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1785 MX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 200,681 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 195,252 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 191,540 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 189,379 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear to outer edge

Offside Rear split in tyre tread

Rear silencer nearside mounting rubber perished

some damage x2 box sections,underside

Pass 9 Aug 2021 188,532 miles

Offside Rear small split in tyre

some damage to x2 box sections

Fail 9 Aug 2021 188,532 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both plates (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear small split in tyre

some damage to x2 box sections

Pass 7 Aug 2020 183,792 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 183,790 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 180,950 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 175,564 miles

high level stop lamp inop

Fail 30 Aug 2018 175,546 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 29 Aug 2017 170,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60R14 82H (4.1.E.1)

both rear Tyres slightly perished

offside front Brake Pads moving in carrier

Fail 16 Aug 2017 170,288 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60R14 82H (4.1.E.1)

both rear Tyres slightly perished

offside front Brake Pads moving in carrier

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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1785 MX is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 1785 MX, 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 1785 MX registered?

1785 MX is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 2016.

Is 1785 MX safe to buy?

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