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HG16 EGD

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,826 mi
Last recorded29,826 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG16 EGD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 29,826 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 26,949 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 22,147 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 May 2022 20,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 18,055 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly and drivers has a split in the blade

Fail 26 Jul 2021 18,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front wipers smearing slightly and drivers has a split in the blade

Pass 14 Jul 2020 15,614 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 11,163 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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HG16 EGD is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 HG16 EGD, 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 HG16 EGD registered?

HG16 EGD is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 May 2016.

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