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VX16 YCH

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,124 mi
Last recorded38,124 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX16 YCH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2026 38,124 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2026 37,494 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 34,262 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 30,830 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 27,568 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 23,507 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 18,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Feb 2020 15,871 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 12,336 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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VX16 YCH is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VX16 YCH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX16 YCH registered?

VX16 YCH is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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