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FX16 HNL

2016 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,639 mi
Last recorded53,639 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX16 HNL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 53,639 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 49,700 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 45,295 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 41,671 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 38,365 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 36,527 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 36,505 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 31,088 miles

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

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

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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FX16 HNL is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,496cc 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 FX16 HNL, 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 FX16 HNL registered?

FX16 HNL is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2016.

Is FX16 HNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX16 HNL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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