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RK16 KUS

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,170 mi
Last recorded48,170 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK16 KUS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 48,170 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 47,612 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 45,954 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2023 44,132 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2022 38,924 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 32,538 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 32,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 26,945 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 19,449 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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RK16 KUS 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 88.9%.

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 RK16 KUS, 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 RK16 KUS registered?

RK16 KUS is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 2016.

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