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OV16 HZF

2016 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,542 mi
Last recorded16,542 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV16 HZF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 16,542 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 15,150 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 13,955 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 12,555 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 10,969 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 9,519 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 8,585 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 6,966 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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OV16 HZF is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV16 HZF, 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 OV16 HZF registered?

OV16 HZF is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is OV16 HZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV16 HZF shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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