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LV16 LYU

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,932 mi
Last recorded56,932 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV16 LYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 56,932 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Fail 25 Nov 2020 56,932 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 May 2019 39,741 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 24 May 2019 39,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2018 26,776 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 24,871 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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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LV16 LYU is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LV16 LYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV16 LYU registered?

LV16 LYU is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is LV16 LYU safe to buy?

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