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BV16 FZB

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,886 mi
Last recorded67,886 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 FZB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 67,886 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 67,885 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 62,840 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 58,284 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 57,114 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 57,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 52,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (205 45 17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 46,481 miles

Lower under tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 36,608 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 36,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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BV16 FZB is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BV16 FZB, 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 BV16 FZB registered?

BV16 FZB is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is BV16 FZB safe to buy?

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