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M9 RXL

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,470 mi
Last recorded53,470 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 RXL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 53,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 43,924 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 34,108 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 29,654 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 25,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 19,811 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 16,351 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 8,581 miles

engine cover fitted

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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M9 RXL is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M9 RXL, 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 M9 RXL registered?

M9 RXL is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2016.

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