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BA16 LBF

2016 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,100 mi
Last recorded47,100 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 LBF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2026 47,100 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 45,069 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 43,291 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 42,889 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2022 41,904 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 41,155 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 40,313 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 37,652 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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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BA16 LBF is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BA16 LBF, 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 BA16 LBF registered?

BA16 LBF is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 August 2016.

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