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AE16 UMF

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,791 mi
Last recorded55,791 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 UMF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2026 55,791 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 51,309 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 46,651 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 42,181 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 36,263 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 31,911 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 27,261 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 20,309 miles

Undertrays fitted

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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AE16 UMF is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AE16 UMF, 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 AE16 UMF registered?

AE16 UMF is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is AE16 UMF safe to buy?

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