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HF16 OCE

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,475 mi
Last recorded70,475 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF16 OCE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 70,475 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 67,209 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 63,685 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 58,658 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 52,748 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 47,697 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 45,438 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 37,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer 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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HF16 OCE is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc 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 HF16 OCE, 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 HF16 OCE registered?

HF16 OCE is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is HF16 OCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF16 OCE 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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