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VK16 NFD

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,483 mi
Last recorded30,483 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 NFD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 30,483 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 28,451 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 25,169 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 25,169 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 22,662 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 22,662 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 20,810 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 18,845 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 17,694 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 12,900 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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VK16 NFD 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 80%.

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 VK16 NFD, 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 VK16 NFD registered?

VK16 NFD is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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