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524 DKM

2016 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,597 mi
Last recorded22,597 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration524 DKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 22,597 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 19,696 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 12 Mar 2024 19,695 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2023 18,349 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 15,206 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 13,298 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 12,847 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 10,940 miles

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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524 DKM is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 524 DKM, 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 524 DKM registered?

524 DKM is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is 524 DKM safe to buy?

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