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AV16 OFX

2016 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,735 mi
Last recorded74,735 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 OFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 74,735 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 70,310 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 67,642 miles

Offside Rear worn @ 3mm

Nearside Rear worn @ 3mm

Fail 29 Mar 2024 67,641 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding caliper binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp likely to become detached bracket broken (4.6.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear worn @ 3mm

Offside Rear worn @ 3mm

Pass 3 Apr 2023 61,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 54,730 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 46,796 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 36,543 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 26,920 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 26,920 miles

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

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

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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AV16 OFX is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV16 OFX, 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 AV16 OFX registered?

AV16 OFX is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 April 2016.

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