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RV16 GMO

2016 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,830 mi
Last recorded37,830 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV16 GMO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 37,830 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 35,728 miles

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2024 31,386 miles

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2024 31,306 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due To Excessive Binding To n/s/f (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2023 25,790 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2022 22,142 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 18,780 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 17,487 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2019 14,644 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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RV16 GMO is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 RV16 GMO, 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 RV16 GMO registered?

RV16 GMO is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is RV16 GMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV16 GMO 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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