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KC16 KMZ

2016 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,128 mi
Last recorded77,128 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC16 KMZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 77,128 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front most Hub bush has Significant play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front most Hub bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front most Hub bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 77,048 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front most Hub bush has Significant play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front most Hub bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front most Hub bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 65,877 miles

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

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 13 Jun 2024 55,415 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 46,870 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 40,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 29 Jun 2021 36,497 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 30,518 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 23,575 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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KC16 KMZ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KC16 KMZ, 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 KC16 KMZ registered?

KC16 KMZ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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