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HT16 LBA

2016 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,252 mi
Last recorded52,252 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT16 LBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 52,252 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 42,342 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2024 41,706 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 40,810 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 37,644 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 33,410 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 28,026 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 13,247 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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HT16 LBA is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,998cc 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 HT16 LBA, 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 HT16 LBA registered?

HT16 LBA is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is HT16 LBA safe to buy?

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