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A20 GMC

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,731 mi
Last recorded17,731 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 GMC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 16 May 2026 17,731 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2025 32,268 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 17,118 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 29,114 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 16,326 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 25,700 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 16,011 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 21,674 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 14,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 17,764 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 12,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 14,984 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 9,971 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 12,524 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 7,596 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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A20 GMC is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A20 GMC, 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 A20 GMC registered?

A20 GMC is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 2016.

Is A20 GMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 GMC shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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