2016 Mazda MX-5 2.0 SKYACTIV-G Sport Recaro

Overview

• Make: Mazda
• Model: MX-5
• Trim: Sport Recaro
• Version: 2.0 SKYACTIV-G Sport Recaro Manual RWD Euro 6 2dr (158 bhp)
• Year: 2016
• Mileage: 37,818 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 158 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Rear-wheel drive
• Colour: Red
• CO2: 161 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

With 37,818 miles on the clock, this 2016 Mazda MX-5 Sport Recaro has done roughly 2,000 fewer miles than a typical 2016 Mazda MX-5. Its asking price of £13,447 is £973 below the AskCar estimate of £14,420. The AskCar estimate uses UK dealer asking prices, including 629 Mazda MX-5 adverts, and accounts for the car’s age, mileage and specification. Since we first spotted the advert 111 days ago, the asking price has dropped by £1,553. Our latest MOT record expired on 17 August 2026. Check the current position with the dealer. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. The seller is Carbase Bristol, based in Bristol. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £973 (6%) under the AskCar estimate of £14,420.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 629 priced Mazda MX-5 adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 2 November 2026.

A 2016 Mazda MX-5 with the 2.0 petrol engine is typically advertised at £13,300: the median of the 35 for sale on AskCar, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2016 Mazda MX-5 has been on sale for at least 111 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 14 July 2026 at £15,000. Its asking price is now £13,447, £1,553 less. The latest price cut was seen on 31 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 14 July 2026: £15,000
• 16 July 2026: £15,113
• 18 July 2026: £15,226
• 21 July 2026: £15,264
• 24 July 2026: £15,290
• 25 July 2026: £15,271
• 27 July 2026: £15,181
• 3 August 2026: £15,333
• 6 August 2026: £15,277
• 8 August 2026: £15,123
• 11 August 2026: £15,000
• 19 August 2026: £14,799
• 20 August 2026: £14,789
• 21 August 2026: £14,737
• 22 August 2026: £14,741
• 25 August 2026: £15,000
• 12 September 2026: £14,625
• 15 September 2026: £14,552
• 16 September 2026: £14,479
• 18 September 2026: £14,407
• 22 September 2026: £14,335
• 23 September 2026: £14,263
• 24 September 2026: £14,192
• 25 September 2026: £14,121
• 26 September 2026: £14,000
• 8 October 2026: £13,790
• 9 October 2026: £13,583
• 30 October 2026: £13,515
• 31 October 2026: £13,447

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 17 August 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 8 MOTs. The latest, on 1 August 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

Mileage at that test: 36,705 miles, which matches the advertised 37,818 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 2,000 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2016 Mazda MX-5 on AskCar.

Similar cars

14 other 2016 Mazda MX-5 Sport Recaro 2.0 petrol manual convertibles are for sale at UK dealers, from £10,320 to £16,387, as of 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2016 Mazda MX-5 Sport Recaro, 2.0 petrol convertible, silver. Mileage: 37,691 miles. Price: £13,659, £212 more than this car. Dealer: Halliwell Jones Premium Trade Cars Southport in Southport. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mazda-mx-5-2016-6624c15b28e2
• 2016 Mazda MX-5 Sport Recaro, 2.0 petrol convertible, silver. Mileage: 35,109 miles. Price: £14,478, £1,031 more than this car. Dealer: Brenwood Motor Company in Kirkcaldy. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mazda-mx-5-2016-4b6db97163d4
• 2016 Mazda MX-5 Sport Recaro, 2.0 petrol convertible, red. Mileage: 34,790 miles. Price: £14,995, £1,548 more than this car. Dealer: JT Hughes Telford Mazda in Telford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mazda-mx-5-2016-417161d7a4e4

• The nearest: 2016 Mazda MX-5 Sport Recaro, 2.0 petrol convertible, silver, 74 miles from this car. Mileage: 32,664 miles. Price: £14,495, £1,048 more than this car. Dealer: The Plough Garage in Farnham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/mazda-mx-5-2016-54ef5dc58f85