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AV16 BYW

2016 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,758 mi
Last recorded49,758 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 BYW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2025 49,758 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 37,484 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 27,419 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2022 11,658 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 11,535 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 11,309 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 11,010 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 10,611 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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AV16 BYW is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 AV16 BYW, 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 AV16 BYW registered?

AV16 BYW is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2016.

Is AV16 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV16 BYW 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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