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C14 RSS

2016 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,323 mi
Last recorded44,323 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 RSS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 44,323 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 42,148 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 38,372 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 35,194 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 31,912 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 28,721 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 25,255 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 20,469 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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C14 RSS is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C14 RSS, 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 C14 RSS registered?

C14 RSS is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 June 2016.

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