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FA16 OSM

2016 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,925 mi
Last recorded18,925 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA16 OSM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2025 18,925 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 18,376 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 16,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play RETAINING CAPS DAMAGED 2/4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 14,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti roll bar drop link securing cap missing 1/4. No play in ball joint.

Pass 9 Aug 2022 12,012 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 10,112 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 9,137 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 6,416 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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FA16 OSM is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA16 OSM, 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 FA16 OSM registered?

FA16 OSM is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2016.

Is FA16 OSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA16 OSM shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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