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BF10 SUE

2016 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,116 mi
Last recorded63,116 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 SUE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 63,116 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 61,483 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 57,661 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 57,661 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 54,852 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2022 51,084 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 46,025 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 39,343 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 39,343 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 28,871 miles

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

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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BF10 SUE is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF10 SUE, 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 BF10 SUE registered?

BF10 SUE is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2016.

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