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YR16 UPN

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,546 mi
Last recorded65,546 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 UPN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 65,546 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 61,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unevenly worn across axle. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On body, at hose union. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Knuckle mounted bush for toe control link outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 58,687 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 54,120 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 50,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50x16 also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50x16 also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 43,634 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 37,788 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 26,963 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 26,963 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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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YR16 UPN 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 88.9%.

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 YR16 UPN, 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 YR16 UPN registered?

YR16 UPN is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2016.

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