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K2 MXH

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,962 mi
Last recorded66,962 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 MXH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 66,962 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 58,416 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 58,416 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at wheel (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 49,683 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 40,960 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 40,958 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 32,589 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 25,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 18,829 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 12,456 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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K2 MXH is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 K2 MXH, 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 K2 MXH registered?

K2 MXH is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 2016.

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