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VO16 HZE

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,610 mi
Last recorded68,610 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO16 HZE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 68,610 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 59,038 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 59,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 57,529 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 37,173 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 35,738 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 29,825 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 24,706 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 19,543 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 13,387 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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VO16 HZE is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc 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 VO16 HZE, 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 VO16 HZE registered?

VO16 HZE is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is VO16 HZE safe to buy?

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