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DC16 FZJ

2016 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,561 mi
Last recorded38,561 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 FZJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 38,561 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 37,027 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 35,130 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 34,091 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging air freshener removed ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 34,087 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached Housing not clipped into place (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached No housing for bulb holder hanging loose (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging air freshener removed ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 34,074 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached bulb holder has become detached and the holder is is missing exposing the bulb only (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached number plate housing damage and unable too clip back in-is detached and requires a new holder. (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Jun 2021 32,995 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 30,799 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 30,799 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 26,226 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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DC16 FZJ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 DC16 FZJ, 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 DC16 FZJ registered?

DC16 FZJ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2016.

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