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FD16 BVS

2016 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,790 mi
Last recorded49,790 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD16 BVS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 49,790 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Disc Showing Signs Of Overheating (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 44,225 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 37,004 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 28,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti roll bar drop link securing caps broken 2/4, no excess play in ball joint.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 26,491 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 23,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 19,862 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 11,814 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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FD16 BVS is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 FD16 BVS, 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 FD16 BVS registered?

FD16 BVS is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 April 2016.

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