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R8 SBD

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,859 mi
Last recorded42,859 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 SBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2026 42,859 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 36,478 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 23,405 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 14,408 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 5,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 4,316 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 3,134 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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R8 SBD is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R8 SBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R8 SBD registered?

R8 SBD is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 2016.

Is R8 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 SBD shows 7 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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