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PG16 GOP

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,313 mi
Last recorded30,313 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG16 GOP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 30,313 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 27,923 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 25,031 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 20,279 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 16,993 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 7,892 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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PG16 GOP is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 PG16 GOP, 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 PG16 GOP registered?

PG16 GOP is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 June 2016.

Is PG16 GOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG16 GOP shows 6 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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