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RF16 XGL

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,867 mi
Last recorded35,867 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF16 XGL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 35,867 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 35,858 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 33,841 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 29,667 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 26,528 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 19,368 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 19,368 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 6,794 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 6,794 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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 XGL is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XGL, 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 RF16 XGL registered?

RF16 XGL is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 July 2016.

Is RF16 XGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF16 XGL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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