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GM16 CNC

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,596 mi
Last recorded44,596 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM16 CNC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 44,596 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 41,248 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 34,929 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 30,150 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 26,614 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 26,614 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 20,011 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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GM16 CNC is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GM16 CNC, 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 GM16 CNC registered?

GM16 CNC is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 June 2016.

Is GM16 CNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM16 CNC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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