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AO16 FVJ

2016 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,171 mi
Last recorded18,171 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 FVJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 18,171 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 14,974 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 14,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 14,378 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 13,898 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 12,946 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 11,522 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs have a corroded inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 10,107 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 8,809 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 6,507 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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AO16 FVJ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,496cc 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 AO16 FVJ, 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 AO16 FVJ registered?

AO16 FVJ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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