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DA51 GEN

2016 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,990 mi
Last recorded110,990 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 GEN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 110,990 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 110,990 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 93,602 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 76,534 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 58,734 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 48,520 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 41,874 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 33,934 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 16,743 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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DA51 GEN is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DA51 GEN, 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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How do I check the history of DA51 GEN?

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What year was DA51 GEN registered?

DA51 GEN is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2016.

Is DA51 GEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA51 GEN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DA51 GEN have outstanding finance?

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