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YO16 GEK

2016 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,183 mi
Last recorded44,183 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO16 GEK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 May 2026 44,183 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 38,884 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 34,485 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads on limit!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 31,397 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 30,172 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 27,947 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 26,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 22,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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YO16 GEK is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in White 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 YO16 GEK, 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 YO16 GEK registered?

YO16 GEK is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 July 2016.

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