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YM16 KZF

2016 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,550 mi
Last recorded77,550 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM16 KZF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 77,550 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 69,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 61,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has light grooving to its outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has light cracking between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides lower bushes on the rear hub have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 61,208 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades rubbers are torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has light grooving to its outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has light cracking between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides lower bushes on the rear hub have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 53,394 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 45,581 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 45,581 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 37,193 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 29,909 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 21,932 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 KZF is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YM16 KZF, 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 YM16 KZF registered?

YM16 KZF is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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