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RO16 ZXR

2016 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,633 mi
Last recorded43,633 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO16 ZXR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 43,633 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 39,993 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 34,714 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 31,729 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 27,116 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 23,900 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 21,298 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 17,641 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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RO16 ZXR is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 RO16 ZXR, 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 RO16 ZXR registered?

RO16 ZXR is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 April 2016.

Is RO16 ZXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO16 ZXR shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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