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DC16 SZD

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,933 mi
Last recorded31,933 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 SZD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 31,933 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA

Pass 6 Nov 2024 27,158 miles

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

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA

Pass 3 Nov 2023 22,549 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA

Pass 9 Nov 2022 18,750 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 18,750 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge of tyre badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge of tyre badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge of tyre badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 14,900 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 9,862 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 9,172 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 9,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jul 2019 8,915 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 SZD is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc 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 SZD, 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 SZD registered?

DC16 SZD is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 July 2016.

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