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NU16 BNF

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,226 mi
Last recorded59,226 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU16 BNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 26 May 2026 59,226 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 56,357 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 53,042 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 52,104 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 48,964 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 44,687 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 38,850 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 31,727 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 25,356 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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NU16 BNF is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 NU16 BNF, 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 NU16 BNF registered?

NU16 BNF is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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