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AV16 YNY

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,308 mi
Last recorded18,308 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 YNY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 18,308 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 16,711 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 14,270 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 11,495 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 10,567 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 10,567 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 8,407 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid to rear pipe clamp loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 8,407 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid to rear pipe clamp loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 7,001 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 5,278 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 5,278 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 3,208 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 YNY is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV16 YNY, 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 YNY registered?

AV16 YNY is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2016.

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