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CU16 RSX

2016 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,568 mi
Last recorded79,568 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 RSX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 79,568 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 79,564 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 68,271 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 55,109 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr osr lower outer arm or stub axel bushes have movement getting close on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 47,069 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 40,178 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 30,792 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 22,877 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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CU16 RSX is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CU16 RSX, 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 CU16 RSX registered?

CU16 RSX is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is CU16 RSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU16 RSX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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