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RF16 XFV

2016 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,115 mi
Last recorded64,115 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF16 XFV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 64,115 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 64,115 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 62,394 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 61,497 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 58,492 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 51,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 44,876 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 42,263 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 37,038 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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RF16 XFV is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RF16 XFV, 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

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What year was RF16 XFV registered?

RF16 XFV is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 2016.

Is RF16 XFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF16 XFV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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