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SR16 AVN

2016 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,288 mi
Last recorded36,288 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR16 AVN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 36,288 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2025 36,204 miles

Generalise corrosion underside.

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 35,308 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 35,308 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both front/both rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front/both rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front steering rack arms has has corrosionbut not seriously weakened.

under side of vehicle has surface corrosion but not seriously weakened.

various brake parts has corrosion but not seriously weakened.

Pass 26 Jan 2024 34,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 34,224 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 32,625 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 31,295 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 29,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 26,642 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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SR16 AVN is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SR16 AVN, 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 SR16 AVN registered?

SR16 AVN is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is SR16 AVN safe to buy?

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