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B14 SFP

2016 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,236 mi
Last recorded41,236 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 SFP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 41,236 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 41,236 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps PRS nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps PRS offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 39,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 39,324 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 38,986 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 38,896 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 31,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front rose bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 28,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 23,380 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 19,376 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 19,376 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 14,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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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B14 SFP is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B14 SFP, 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 B14 SFP registered?

B14 SFP is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 January 2016.

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