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YR16 YAK

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,261 mi
Last recorded63,261 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 YAK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 63,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub assy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub assy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 58,003 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 53,265 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 47,249 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 41,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 38,276 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 29,396 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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YR16 YAK is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YR16 YAK, 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 YAK registered?

YR16 YAK is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 2016.

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