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R33 ORB

2016 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,472 mi
Last recorded106,472 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 ORB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,742cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 106,472 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 93,942 miles

small stone chip in screen

Fail 21 Jul 2025 93,933 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 70,585 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 89,602 miles

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

Front Knocking noise detected suspected both front bottom arm rear bushes

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 65,179 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 71,637 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 58,207 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 58,207 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 53,830 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 51,274 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 48,239 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 41,006 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 63,951 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 62,163 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 60,789 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 59,088 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 57,566 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 55,548 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 50,353 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 44,317 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 38,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 32,504 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 23,679 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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R33 ORB is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R33 ORB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R33 ORB?

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What year was R33 ORB registered?

R33 ORB is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is R33 ORB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R33 ORB shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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