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L27 EAR

2016 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,458 mi
Last recorded27,458 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL27 EAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 27,458 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 25,381 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 25,381 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 23,523 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 22,104 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 20,284 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 16,898 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 11,243 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL inner faces in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower STICKER in swept area

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 10,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower sticker in swept area

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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L27 EAR 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 L27 EAR, 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 L27 EAR registered?

L27 EAR is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 April 2016.

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The MOT history for L27 EAR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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