2016 Mazda MX-5 1.5L Petrol · GE03 BAY
2016 Mazda MX-5 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Nov 2016. Recorded mileage 64,304 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,304 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GE03 BAY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2023
- 64,304 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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GE03 BAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Mazda Mx-5 (GE03 BAY) between September 2023 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GE03 BAY Mileage History
- 19/09/202364,302 mi
- 19/09/202364,304 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,306 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (ND)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Manual Gearbox Failure on Early CarsSerious
Early ND1 2.0-litre manuals had weak internals that could develop whine, baulking shifts or outright gear failure, especially if driven hard.
- Clutch Pedal Bracket / Linkage CreakingModerate
Some early ND cars develop creaks or inconsistent clutch take-up from wear around the clutch pedal bracket and linkage area.
- Rear Suspension Hub Carrier Spherical Bushing Play and ClunkingModerate
The multi-link rear suspension on the ND MX-5 uses spherical bearing pillow-ball bushings within the aluminium rear hub carriers (knuckles) to control wheel geometry. Over UK roads, moisture, road salt and grit penetrate the rubber dust seals, causing the internal spherical joints to corrode and develop excessive play. This produces a noticeable rear-end knocking noise over bumps, vague high-speed stability, and an automatic UK MOT failure for excessive play in a suspension pin, bush or joint. Mazda does not supply replacement bushes separately, quoting £900–£1,600 to replace complete hub assemblies; however, independent specialists fit aftermarket polyurethane or spherical replacement bush kits (such as Polybush or Powerflex) on the car.
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