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SC16 VZU

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,560 mi
Last recorded49,560 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC16 VZU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2026 49,560 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 46,221 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 45,339 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 43,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 37,637 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 33,916 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm,outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm,outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 33,869 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm lower pin/bush has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm lower pin/bush has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 31,415 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 24,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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SC16 VZU is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SC16 VZU, 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 SC16 VZU registered?

SC16 VZU is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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