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BW16 BZR

2016 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,490 mi
Last recorded57,490 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 May 2026 57,490 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 54,916 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 51,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 46,191 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 42,937 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 37,352 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 31,113 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 25,718 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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BW16 BZR 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 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 BW16 BZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW16 BZR registered?

BW16 BZR is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is BW16 BZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW16 BZR shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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