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LD16 ZSE

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,405 mi
Last recorded43,405 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD16 ZSE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2025 43,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 36,584 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 29,836 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 25,385 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 19,483 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 12,376 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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LD16 ZSE is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 LD16 ZSE, 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 LD16 ZSE registered?

LD16 ZSE is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 June 2016.

Is LD16 ZSE safe to buy?

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