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M8 EAV

2016 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,468 mi
Last recorded14,468 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 EAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 14,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish outer tread advise change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish outer tread and side walls advise change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish outer tread and side wall advise change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish outer tread advise change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 13,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer tread and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer tread and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 12,086 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 11,238 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 10,178 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 9,541 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 8,310 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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M8 EAV is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M8 EAV, 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 M8 EAV registered?

M8 EAV is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is M8 EAV safe to buy?

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