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BC16 TVD

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,690 mi
Last recorded22,690 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 TVD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 22,690 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 16,015 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 9,829 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 31 May 2023 9,507 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 8,635 miles

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody components

Pass 27 Jul 2021 8,175 miles

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

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

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody components

Pass 28 Jul 2020 7,220 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 6,422 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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BC16 TVD is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 BC16 TVD, 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 BC16 TVD registered?

BC16 TVD is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 August 2016.

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