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DC16 GSY

2016 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,273 mi
Last recorded58,273 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 GSY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 58,273 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 58,260 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 52,332 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 46,936 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 42,434 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 42,371 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 37,375 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 32,016 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 28,409 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 22,907 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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DC16 GSY is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DC16 GSY, 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 DC16 GSY registered?

DC16 GSY is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is DC16 GSY safe to buy?

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