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V99 GRM

2016 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,648 mi
Last recorded38,648 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV99 GRM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 38,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked between tread 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked between tread 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 36,260 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush worn and cracked but no excessive movement (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower hub bush worn and cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked in tread 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush worn and cracked but no excessive movement (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower hub bush worn and cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs worn and pitted, showing signs of heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 33,057 miles

Offside Rear Lower hub bush has slight play

under guards fitted preventing further inspection

Pass 26 Aug 2022 30,709 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 27,040 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 29 Aug 2020 23,944 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to shoulder ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 19,706 miles

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

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

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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V99 GRM is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 V99 GRM, 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 V99 GRM registered?

V99 GRM is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 2016.

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