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BW16 BVB

2016 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,943 mi
Last recorded50,943 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 BVB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 50,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 41,490 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 35,282 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 29,150 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 22,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded/pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear tyres, also all three tyres approx. 3mm in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 16,031 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 16,031 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 12,655 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit (3.1 (a) (ii))

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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BW16 BVB is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BW16 BVB, 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 BW16 BVB registered?

BW16 BVB is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2016.

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