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FL16 OFO

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,714 mi
Last recorded66,714 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL16 OFO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 66,714 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 66,714 miles

Front Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 63,299 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 59,067 miles

Nearside Rear Stiff to turn by hand.

Fail 22 Feb 2024 59,066 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stiff to turn by hand.

Driver's seat insecure Inner rear bolt loose. (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 54,624 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 46,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively surfaces starting to warp and lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear brake caliper damp

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip and crack to swept area repaired (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 33,565 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 33,555 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 24,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 10,725 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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FL16 OFO is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FL16 OFO, 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 FL16 OFO registered?

FL16 OFO is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 2016.

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