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HW16 LHU

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,528 mi
Last recorded65,528 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW16 LHU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 65,528 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 65,398 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower tye rod outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower tye rod outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 57,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2021 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2021 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2021 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2021 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill/under covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2024 48,777 miles

sill covers fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2024 48,770 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

sill covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2023 39,982 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 33,293 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 24,415 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 14,693 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 7,610 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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HW16 LHU is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HW16 LHU, 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 HW16 LHU registered?

HW16 LHU is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 July 2016.

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