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PX16 MWO

2016 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,707 mi
Last recorded53,707 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX16 MWO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 53,707 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 53,706 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 51,428 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 47,156 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 47,114 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 45,118 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 41,696 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 32,969 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 22,351 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 22,340 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 21,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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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PX16 MWO is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PX16 MWO, 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 PX16 MWO registered?

PX16 MWO is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 April 2016.

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