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LO16 UHB

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,274 mi
Last recorded53,274 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO16 UHB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 53,274 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 47,916 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 43,461 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 35,744 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 31,170 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 22,799 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 18,783 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 18,783 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 15,862 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres on 3.mm tread depth & kerbed damage.

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 UHB is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UHB, 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 UHB registered?

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

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The MOT history for LO16 UHB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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