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A22 DKR

2016 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,823 mi
Last recorded74,823 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 DKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 74,823 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 70,664 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 70,664 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 64,778 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 61,877 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 57,654 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 51,217 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 47,293 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera ()

Nearside Front Lower stickers in swept area

Fail 7 Mar 2020 47,293 miles

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

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera ()

Nearside Front Lower stickers in swept area

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 40,277 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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A22 DKR is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A22 DKR, 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 A22 DKR registered?

A22 DKR is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is A22 DKR safe to buy?

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