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VO16 UKB

2016 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,796 mi
Last recorded91,796 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO16 UKB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 91,796 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 90,147 miles

Nearside Front cracked, also worn on inner edge

Rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 84,964 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 76,199 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - corroded 5-10mm wide on faces - pads ok, approx. 5mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 76,199 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - corroded 5-10mm wide on faces - pads ok, approx. 5mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 62,410 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - corroded 5-10mm wide - pads good, approx. 6mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 62,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - corroded 5-10mm wide - pads good, approx. 6mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 52,253 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 44,319 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 25,826 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 UKB is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,496cc 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 VO16 UKB, 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 UKB registered?

VO16 UKB is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2016.

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