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CN16 YMX

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,603 mi
Last recorded66,603 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN16 YMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 66,603 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 66,603 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 60,727 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 60,727 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 55,066 miles

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))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 45,897 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 36,098 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 32,514 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 30,581 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 30,580 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking from union to caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2019 23,537 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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CN16 YMX is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CN16 YMX, 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 CN16 YMX registered?

CN16 YMX is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 2016.

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