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R529 KAW

2016 Mazda MX5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,378 mi
Last recorded76,378 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX5147,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 KAW
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2025 76,378 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 75,662 miles

Front subframe corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2023 74,889 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 74,226 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 71,747 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 68,114 miles

all four tyres cracking

front top and bottom ball joint gaiters in poor condition

Pass 30 May 2019 67,731 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 67,726 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 66,897 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 66,719 miles

front and rear brake pads low.

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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R529 KAW is a 2016 Mazda MX5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 147,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R529 KAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 10 years old, this Mazda MX5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R529 KAW registered?

R529 KAW is a 2016 Mazda MX5, first registered on 17 August 2016.

Is R529 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R529 KAW shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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