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ML16 MMO

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,334 mi
Last recorded48,334 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML16 MMO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 48,334 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 47,179 miles

Front wipers worn

Pass 14 May 2024 44,265 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 43,351 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 39,237 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nsr lower knuckle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 35,056 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 30,597 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 24,563 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (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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ML16 MMO is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc 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 ML16 MMO, 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 ML16 MMO registered?

ML16 MMO is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 May 2016.

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