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HY16 AZD

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,344 mi
Last recorded18,344 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY16 AZD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2026 18,344 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 16,627 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 14,859 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 12,806 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 11,933 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 10,752 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 8,920 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 7,093 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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HY16 AZD is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY16 AZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HY16 AZD?

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What year was HY16 AZD registered?

HY16 AZD is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is HY16 AZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY16 AZD shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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