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BT16 GYP

2016 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,234 mi
Last recorded44,234 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 GYP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 44,234 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 43,708 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 42,458 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 41,387 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 41,387 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 37,810 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 37,810 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 37,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 35,726 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 32,700 miles

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

all tyre's cracked on side walls

Pass 7 May 2019 31,052 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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BT16 GYP is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BT16 GYP, 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 BT16 GYP registered?

BT16 GYP is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 2016.

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