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BU16 EKW

2016 Mazda CX-5

Blue Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,138 mi
Last recorded121,138 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda CX-553,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 EKW
MakeMazda
ModelCX-5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 121,138 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 119,427 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and osr tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 119,426 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and osr tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 116,975 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears advice replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr ()

Fail 27 Jan 2024 116,935 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rears inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears advice replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr ()

Pass 31 Jan 2023 108,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 98,785 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 91,056 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 28 Jan 2021 91,056 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Jan 2020 83,417 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 83,417 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 62,778 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda CX-5?

Based on 487,434 MOT tests across 61,695 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
7,285
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
61,695
On UK Roads
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BU16 EKW is a 2016 Mazda CX-5 in Blue with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Mazda CX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 53,542 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mazda CX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 10 years old, this Mazda CX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU16 EKW is a 2016 Mazda CX-5, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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