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SS16 OCP

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,944 mi
Last recorded45,944 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS16 OCP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 45,944 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 37,784 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 37,539 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2023 35,024 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 35,024 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 32,309 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 29,096 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 24,517 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 15,679 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 12,757 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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SS16 OCP is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SS16 OCP, 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 SS16 OCP registered?

SS16 OCP is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is SS16 OCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS16 OCP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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