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VN16 PVT

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,235 mi
Last recorded92,235 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 PVT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 92,235 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 89,901 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 88,099 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 83,496 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 83,496 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 78,300 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 78,300 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 42,058 miles

Front 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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VN16 PVT is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN16 PVT, 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

How do I check the history of VN16 PVT?

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What year was VN16 PVT registered?

VN16 PVT is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is VN16 PVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN16 PVT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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