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YM16 KZA

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,521 mi
Last recorded14,521 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM16 KZA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2026 14,521 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 14,307 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 13,602 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 13,030 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 12,671 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 12,451 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 12,199 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 11,334 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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YM16 KZA is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YM16 KZA, 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 YM16 KZA registered?

YM16 KZA is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is YM16 KZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM16 KZA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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