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A16 BBR

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,226 mi
Last recorded93,226 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 BBR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2025 93,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Air Intake Pipe Insecure

Rear main run Brake pipe insecure at rear subframe

Pass 1 Aug 2015 92,701 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 91,881 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 91,786 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 89,608 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 89,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil Leak on Engine

O/S Tyre fouling on suspension when on full lock

Pass 4 Apr 2009 87,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2009 87,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 54,942 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 81,934 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 76,816 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 76,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A16 BBR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 76,778 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 A16 BBR, 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 26 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A16 BBR registered?

A16 BBR is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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