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M10 MTX

2016 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests33 (25 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75.8%

Mileage

29,168 mi
Last recorded29,168 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM10 MTX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

25 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 29,168 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 87,248 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 87,235 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 26,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 26,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 84,233 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 84,232 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2154517W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2024 21,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 82,533 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 82,533 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall 215/45/17w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2023 14,341 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 May 2022 80,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17w (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 80,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 12,444 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 75,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2154517W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 8,681 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 70,401 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 7,410 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 65,260 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 65,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 7,156 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 58,909 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge 215/45/17w

Pass 7 Apr 2017 54,158 miles

osf tyre worn inner tread

Pass 13 Apr 2016 45,475 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 38,331 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2015 38,331 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2014 35,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 35,281 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 29,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wiper edges torn

Pass 25 Sep 2012 23,757 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 18,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 13,080 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 6,923 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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M10 MTX is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.8%.

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 M10 MTX, 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 M10 MTX registered?

M10 MTX is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 2016.

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