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SF16 PRK

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,982 mi
Last recorded31,982 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF16 PRK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 31,982 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 30,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 27,838 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush on hub slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 26,140 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 23,447 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper suspension arm bush has slight play [rose bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 23,446 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper suspension arm bush has slight play [rose bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 20,432 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 15,711 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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SF16 PRK 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 87.5%.

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 SF16 PRK, 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 SF16 PRK registered?

SF16 PRK is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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The MOT history for SF16 PRK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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