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MA61 BEL

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,203 mi
Last recorded54,203 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA61 BEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 54,203 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 51,382 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 48,191 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 44,700 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 42,177 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 39,325 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 34,032 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 34,032 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 28,836 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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MA61 BEL is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MA61 BEL, 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

How do I check the history of MA61 BEL?

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What year was MA61 BEL registered?

MA61 BEL is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 January 2016.

Is MA61 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA61 BEL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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