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DE16 DLN

2016 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,060 mi
Last recorded95,060 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 DLN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 95,060 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 82,723 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 80,635 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 80,632 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to siezed brakes on metal (1.2.1 (g))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades defective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick too metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

rear brake cables and/or callipers sticking slightly

Pass 9 Jan 2023 77,508 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 77,507 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2022 75,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 73,211 miles

Both front tyres are worn inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 70,310 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 70,304 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 62,648 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 62,564 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front rose joint as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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DE16 DLN is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE16 DLN, 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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DE16 DLN is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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