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KA55 YES

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,586 mi
Last recorded35,586 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA55 YES
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 35,586 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nsr amd osr (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 34,061 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 33,947 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 33,947 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Service brake excessively binding ALL REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 29,697 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 29,697 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 17,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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KA55 YES is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KA55 YES, 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 KA55 YES registered?

KA55 YES is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2016.

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