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YS16 RZD

2016 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,187 mi
Last recorded58,187 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS16 RZD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 58,187 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 52,580 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 49,268 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 43,062 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 42,974 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 35,917 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 30,698 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 25,034 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts, inboard. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 19,138 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre metal shard ()

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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YS16 RZD is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 YS16 RZD, 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 YS16 RZD registered?

YS16 RZD is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 June 2016.

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