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BU16 EKL

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

26,665 mi
Last recorded26,665 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 EKL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 26,665 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 24,843 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 24,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 22,233 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 22,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 20,839 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 20,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 18,891 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 17,040 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 15,745 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 11,669 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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BU16 EKL is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 BU16 EKL, 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 BU16 EKL registered?

BU16 EKL is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is BU16 EKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 EKL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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