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NA51 RHN

2016 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,792 mi
Last recorded63,792 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA51 RHN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 63,792 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 58,223 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 53,372 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 27 Jun 2022 51,636 miles

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

Road wheel centres do not fit securely to hubs - needs spigot rings

Pass 22 Sep 2021 50,002 miles

Road wheel centres do not fit securely to hubs - needs spigot rings

Fail 22 Sep 2021 50,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Road wheel centres do not fit securely to hubs - needs spigot rings

Pass 7 Sep 2020 37,966 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 37,966 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 28,394 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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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NA51 RHN is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,496cc 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 NA51 RHN, 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 NA51 RHN registered?

NA51 RHN is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is NA51 RHN safe to buy?

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