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LF16 VVO

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,461 mi
Last recorded66,461 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF16 VVO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 66,461 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 66,461 miles

Offside Rear Brake locking device missing caliper bolt (1.1.21 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 58,522 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2023 48,192 miles

Both front tyres feathering on edges

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Offside number plate light not working

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2022 31,933 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 31,931 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 30,568 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 25,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 18,067 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 16,235 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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LF16 VVO is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 LF16 VVO, 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 LF16 VVO registered?

LF16 VVO is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is LF16 VVO safe to buy?

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