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AO06 EMA

2016 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,660 mi
Last recorded29,660 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 EMA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2025 29,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 24,135 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 22,116 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 20,448 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 17,037 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 13,876 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 11,295 miles

Offside Rear object in tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2019 8,476 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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AO06 EMA is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,496cc 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 AO06 EMA, 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 AO06 EMA registered?

AO06 EMA is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is AO06 EMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO06 EMA shows 8 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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