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HY16 OOX

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,764 mi
Last recorded80,764 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY16 OOX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 80,764 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 80,759 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 65,814 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 54,689 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 41,579 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s rears on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2022 28,330 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 23,770 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 19,577 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 8,763 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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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HY16 OOX is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HY16 OOX, 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 HY16 OOX registered?

HY16 OOX is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2016.

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The MOT history for HY16 OOX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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