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DE16 YOC

2016 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,341 mi
Last recorded54,341 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 YOC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 54,341 miles

undertray

Pass 15 Mar 2025 51,543 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective fronts smearing the windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted concealing testable items

Pass 11 Mar 2024 46,702 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 38,154 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 26,461 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 26,448 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 25,528 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 23,676 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 17,868 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 17,868 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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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DE16 YOC is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DE16 YOC, 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 DE16 YOC registered?

DE16 YOC is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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