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RA16 VPD

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,574 mi
Last recorded26,574 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA16 VPD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 26,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 26,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 21,371 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 18,106 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 15,916 miles

front brake discs corroding inner faces

rear brake discs corroding inner faces

Pass 28 Jul 2022 13,923 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 11,360 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all 4 brake discs showing slight corrosion on inner faces

Fail 26 Jul 2021 11,360 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively pair (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all 4 brake discs showing slight corrosion on inner faces

Pass 7 Aug 2020 9,658 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 7,791 miles

slight surface corrosion on faces of all 4 brake discs

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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RA16 VPD is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc 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 RA16 VPD, 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 RA16 VPD registered?

RA16 VPD is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 August 2016.

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