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MC16 HRZ

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,792 mi
Last recorded35,792 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC16 HRZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 35,792 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 33,121 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 29,946 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 27,699 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit at 3/4 width (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 25,251 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 22,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 20,637 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 16,591 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 16,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Repairable Puncture

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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MC16 HRZ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc 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 MC16 HRZ, 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 MC16 HRZ registered?

MC16 HRZ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 August 2016.

Is MC16 HRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC16 HRZ 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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