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DB55 MSB

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,162 mi
Last recorded36,162 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB55 MSB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2025 36,162 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 34,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 30,966 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 27,663 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 24,840 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 21,168 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 15,275 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres unevenly worn / stepped on the outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres tread @ 2 - 3 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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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DB55 MSB is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DB55 MSB, 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 DB55 MSB registered?

DB55 MSB is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is DB55 MSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB55 MSB shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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