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P4 BGG

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,822 mi
Last recorded32,822 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 BGG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 32,822 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 32,412 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm at time of test/ strong advise replace 205/45/r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm at time of test/advise replace 205/45/r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm at time test/advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake pipe fouling bodywork slightly (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner brake pads wearing low/full view restricted

Pass 26 Jun 2024 26,329 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 23,086 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 21,294 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 19,940 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 16,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 11,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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P4 BGG is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P4 BGG, 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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P4 BGG is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2016.

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