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FG16 RHK

2016 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,387 mi
Last recorded31,387 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG16 RHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 31,387 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 31,387 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brakes being worn down to the metal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 29,276 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Upper front rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 29,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Upper front rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 27,008 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 23,363 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 20,376 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 19,371 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 16,890 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 13,427 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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FG16 RHK is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG16 RHK, 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 FG16 RHK registered?

FG16 RHK is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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