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AV16 EEY

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,477 mi
Last recorded21,477 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 EEY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 21,477 miles

Wipers streaky

Pass 12 Aug 2024 20,276 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 18,104 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 16,747 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 13,269 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 10,899 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 8,360 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 EEY is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 EEY, 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 EEY registered?

AV16 EEY is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 August 2016.

Is AV16 EEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV16 EEY shows 7 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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