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BK16 RXZ

2016 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,697 mi
Last recorded54,697 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK16 RXZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 54,697 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 40,455 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 39,829 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 39,827 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 Apr 2023 31,273 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 26,238 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 20,515 miles

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

Rear discs corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2021 20,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front tyres cracked

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 15,555 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion to rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 15,555 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion to rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 13,152 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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BK16 RXZ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BK16 RXZ, 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 BK16 RXZ registered?

BK16 RXZ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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The MOT history for BK16 RXZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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