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OV16 HZN

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,806 mi
Last recorded85,806 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV16 HZN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 85,806 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 81,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 81,177 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both 205.45.17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 69,854 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 60,162 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 52,871 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 46,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2021 46,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 40,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 16,237 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 HZN is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc 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 OV16 HZN, 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 HZN registered?

OV16 HZN is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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