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LO16 EVF

2016 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,693 mi
Last recorded55,693 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO16 EVF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 55,693 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 52,112 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover split

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

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 25 Jun 2024 48,647 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 6 Jul 2023 45,925 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 42,308 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres and low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 42,307 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres and low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 38,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 35,195 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 35,195 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 20,846 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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LO16 EVF is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 LO16 EVF, 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 LO16 EVF registered?

LO16 EVF is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2016.

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