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BG16 OLC

2016 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,616 mi
Last recorded50,616 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 OLC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 50,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn also @3mm. 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 50,616 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn also @3mm. 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 44,690 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 42,206 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 41,657 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 32,782 miles

undertrays fitted

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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BG16 OLC is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG16 OLC, 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 BG16 OLC registered?

BG16 OLC is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2016.

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The MOT history for BG16 OLC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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