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MX05 TEB

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,371 mi
Last recorded64,371 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 TEB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 64,371 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 64,371 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 62,072 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 57,867 miles

nsr osr discs inner face slightly corroded

Fail 1 May 2024 57,867 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

nsr osr discs inner face slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2023 55,482 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 47,423 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 36,726 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 26,375 miles

Nearside Front wearing on edges and age cracking

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on edges and age crackiong

both rear tyres wearing wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Aug 2019 13,958 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 TEB is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 TEB, 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 MX05 TEB registered?

MX05 TEB is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 September 2016.

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