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BAB 752S

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,034 mi
Last recorded26,034 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAB 752S
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 26,034 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 23,484 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 21,755 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 18,634 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 15,610 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 12,793 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 10,358 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 7,627 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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BAB 752S is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc 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 BAB 752S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAB 752S registered?

BAB 752S is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is BAB 752S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAB 752S 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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