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K40 YEO

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,574 mi
Last recorded57,574 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 YEO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2026 57,574 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 52,658 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 47,597 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 43,027 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 36,148 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 29,174 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 28,048 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 25,909 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 19,429 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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K40 YEO is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 K40 YEO, 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 K40 YEO registered?

K40 YEO is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is K40 YEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K40 YEO shows 9 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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