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SL16 YGU

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,223 mi
Last recorded63,223 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 YGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 63,223 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 57,813 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 52,644 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Felt by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 46,391 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 39,590 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 39,585 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 35,838 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 34,531 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 34,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 30,732 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 30,730 miles

Offside Front Lower Driver's seat insecure seat base excess movement (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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SL16 YGU is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SL16 YGU, 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 SL16 YGU registered?

SL16 YGU is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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