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YT16 NYN

2016 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,111 mi
Last recorded88,111 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT16 NYN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 88,111 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 87,863 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 77,071 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 77,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 62,629 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 51,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2021 51,558 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 46,795 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 37,911 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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YT16 NYN is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YT16 NYN, 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 YT16 NYN registered?

YT16 NYN is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 June 2016.

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