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YS16 YDR

2016 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,940 mi
Last recorded39,940 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS16 YDR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 39,940 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 33,453 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 28,974 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 28,974 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 26,888 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 21,686 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 19,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 15,826 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 6,794 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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YS16 YDR is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 YDR, 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 YDR registered?

YS16 YDR is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 June 2016.

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