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MX54 MAC

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,108 mi
Last recorded46,108 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX54 MAC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 46,108 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 42,652 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 39,140 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 39,139 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 33,709 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 33,709 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 30,258 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 26,361 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 18,831 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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MX54 MAC is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MX54 MAC, 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 MX54 MAC registered?

MX54 MAC is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2016.

Is MX54 MAC safe to buy?

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