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M474 AGL

2016 Mazda MX5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,916 mi
Last recorded170,916 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX5147,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM474 AGL
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 170,916 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 170,916 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 169,864 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

tear in roof

Pass 13 Jun 2023 168,247 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tear in roof

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2022 166,678 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 166,678 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 165,096 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 162,974 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 160,113 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 160,113 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 158,304 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 152,176 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 147,939 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 147,939 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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M474 AGL is a 2016 Mazda MX5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2016 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 147,970 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 MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M474 AGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 10 years old, this Mazda MX5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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M474 AGL is a 2016 Mazda MX5, first registered on 11 May 2016.

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