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LC16 DHV

2016 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,166 mi
Last recorded40,166 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC16 DHV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 40,166 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 30,254 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 21,228 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 12,671 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 11,341 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Apr 2021 11,341 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 28 May 2020 9,509 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 6,604 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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LC16 DHV is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LC16 DHV, 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 LC16 DHV registered?

LC16 DHV is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 2016.

Is LC16 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC16 DHV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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