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LG16 HCV

2016 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,419 mi
Last recorded43,419 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG16 HCV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 43,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 40,803 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 37,869 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 33,575 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 33,553 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2022 29,913 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cuts within tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 29,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cuts within tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 25,537 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 24,280 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 24,280 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 18,080 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 18,080 miles

Nearside 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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LG16 HCV is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LG16 HCV, 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 LG16 HCV registered?

LG16 HCV is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is LG16 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG16 HCV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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