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AO16 BKU

2016 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,844 mi
Last recorded20,844 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 BKU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 20,844 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 20,847 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 18,516 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 16,475 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2024 16,475 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 13,702 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 11,613 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 9,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nail in side wall n s r

Pass 27 Mar 2020 7,470 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 5,865 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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AO16 BKU is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in White 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 AO16 BKU, 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 AO16 BKU registered?

AO16 BKU is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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