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K3 REW

2016 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,477 mi
Last recorded36,477 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 REW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 36,477 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 34,664 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 32,679 miles

Earth lead loose

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts and cracks around tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front uneven wear across tyre tread

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts around tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 30,716 miles

Nearside Front worn on edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 29,120 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, wear (5.2.3 (e))

wipers poor

Pass 22 Mar 2021 25,519 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Mar 2020 23,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 17,881 miles

Nearside Front tyre nail

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

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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K3 REW is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 K3 REW, 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 K3 REW registered?

K3 REW is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is K3 REW safe to buy?

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