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VA16 LBE

2016 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,687 mi
Last recorded53,687 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 LBE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 53,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 48,220 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both have slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc has evidence of getting hot

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both have slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 48,220 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Evidence of getting hot (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both have slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both have slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 43,179 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 37,763 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 32,111 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 32,111 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 28,305 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 22,392 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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VA16 LBE is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VA16 LBE, 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 VA16 LBE registered?

VA16 LBE is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 June 2016.

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