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BL16 PKK

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,916 mi
Last recorded42,916 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 PKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 42,916 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 40,869 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 34,506 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 32,788 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 32,766 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 30,422 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 26,571 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 26,024 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 23,311 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 18,803 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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BL16 PKK is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BL16 PKK, 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 BL16 PKK registered?

BL16 PKK is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is BL16 PKK safe to buy?

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