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MF16 OFJ

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,191 mi
Last recorded53,191 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF16 OFJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 53,191 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 48,736 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 46,715 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 46,715 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 40,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face of discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub/rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub/rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 40,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face of discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub/rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub/rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 33,697 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 29,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 27,503 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2019 18,676 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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MF16 OFJ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 MF16 OFJ, 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 MF16 OFJ registered?

MF16 OFJ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 April 2016.

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