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OU16 ZBZ

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,991 mi
Last recorded50,991 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU16 ZBZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 50,991 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 32,564 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 31,199 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 31,199 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. cant move at all (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 25,693 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 20,160 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 14,981 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 14,262 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 9,552 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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OU16 ZBZ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 OU16 ZBZ, 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 OU16 ZBZ registered?

OU16 ZBZ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is OU16 ZBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU16 ZBZ 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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