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CP16 UNY

2016 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,856 mi
Last recorded42,856 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP16 UNY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 42,856 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 42,531 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 42,531 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 40,220 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 39,891 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, under seal coated

Pass 31 May 2023 39,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2-3 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2-3 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened 3-4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection.

Fail 31 May 2023 39,839 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2-3 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2-3 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened 3-4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 13 Jul 2022 30,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50 R16 (1-2) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50 R16 (1-2) (5.2.3 (e))

Sill covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 14 Jul 2021 22,914 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 22,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 50 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 18,722 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 8,996 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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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CP16 UNY is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP16 UNY, 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 CP16 UNY registered?

CP16 UNY is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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