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KO16 RZZ

2016 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,760 mi
Last recorded25,760 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO16 RZZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 25,760 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 20,068 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 20,068 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 19,425 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 17,836 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 16,205 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 14,312 miles

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2021 12,889 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 8,416 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 8,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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KO16 RZZ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 KO16 RZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KO16 RZZ registered?

KO16 RZZ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is KO16 RZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO16 RZZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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