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MX05 KDX

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,559 mi
Last recorded50,559 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 KDX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 50,559 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 47,811 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 44,070 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 44,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 40,376 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 37,131 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 33,735 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 33,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf tyre worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsr tyre worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osf tyre worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osr tyre worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2020 30,839 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 24,688 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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MX05 KDX is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MX05 KDX, 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

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What year was MX05 KDX registered?

MX05 KDX is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 October 2016.

Is MX05 KDX safe to buy?

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