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EU16 HYV

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,885 mi
Last recorded63,885 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU16 HYV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 63,885 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 57,538 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 52,673 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 46,531 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 41,909 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 37,516 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 37,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2019 30,621 miles

Offside Front puncture inner edge.

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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EU16 HYV is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EU16 HYV, 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 EU16 HYV registered?

EU16 HYV is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is EU16 HYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU16 HYV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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