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NL16 RGV

2016 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,806 mi
Last recorded82,806 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 RGV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 82,806 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear offside + nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside + nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside + nearside rear upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 82,805 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear offside + nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside + nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside + nearside rear upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 75,595 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside + nearside upper bush (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 75,595 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside + nearside upper bush (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 68,710 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside + nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside + nearside rear upper void bush (in hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 68,709 miles

Headlamp aim too high offside + nearside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside + nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside + nearside rear upper void bush (in hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 58,320 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 58,319 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 50,187 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 41,768 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 30,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 May 2019 30,010 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub Bush For Track Control Arm Has Excessive Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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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NL16 RGV 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 58.3%.

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 NL16 RGV, 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 NL16 RGV registered?

NL16 RGV is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 June 2016.

Is NL16 RGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL16 RGV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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