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CU05 CAB

2016 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,054 mi
Last recorded18,054 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 CAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 18,054 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 16,112 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 16,112 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 14,849 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 13,366 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 11,894 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 11,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 9,323 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 7,823 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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CU05 CAB is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in White 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 CU05 CAB, 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 CU05 CAB registered?

CU05 CAB is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 2016.

Is CU05 CAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU05 CAB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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