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S111 MLA

2016 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,880 mi
Last recorded43,880 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 MLA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2025 43,880 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 39,348 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 35,321 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 31,217 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 26,346 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Aug 2020 22,707 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 18,447 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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S111 MLA is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,496cc 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 S111 MLA, 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 S111 MLA registered?

S111 MLA is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is S111 MLA safe to buy?

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