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RK16 XHX

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,902 mi
Last recorded82,902 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK16 XHX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 82,902 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 78,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub/knuckle/rode joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 72,402 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub/ knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 66,230 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 60,393 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 56,413 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front brake discs corroded, pads 4-5mm

front wipers streaking windscreen but not adversely affecting drivers view

Pass 27 Feb 2020 53,123 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 40,993 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear brake discs corroded

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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RK16 XHX is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RK16 XHX, 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 RK16 XHX registered?

RK16 XHX is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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