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AU16 NPC

2016 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,681 mi
Last recorded87,681 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 NPC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 87,681 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 78,311 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 71,414 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 71,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 67,120 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 9 Feb 2022 66,905 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 53,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bush on hub (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bush on hub (Front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bush on hub (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 53,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bush on hub (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bush on hub (Front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bush on hub (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 39,642 miles

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

Front Wiper blades deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 39,642 miles

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

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

Front Wiper blades deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 31,268 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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AU16 NPC is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU16 NPC, 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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AU16 NPC is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 March 2016.

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