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FA57 MXS

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,093 mi
Last recorded36,093 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA57 MXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 36,093 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 May 2025 34,376 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 34,376 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 33,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s woprn to approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s worbn to approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 30,815 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 29,061 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2021 27,100 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 25,886 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 19,337 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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FA57 MXS is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FA57 MXS, 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 FA57 MXS registered?

FA57 MXS is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is FA57 MXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA57 MXS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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