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HV16 FFT

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

61,809 mi
Last recorded61,809 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV16 FFT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 61,809 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 58,279 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 55,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad 2mm estimated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195 50 16 88 v xl (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2023 46,286 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall & inbetween treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 41,534 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 32,910 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 29,408 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 25,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (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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HV16 FFT 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 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 HV16 FFT, 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 HV16 FFT registered?

HV16 FFT is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 May 2016.

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