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FD16 VGM

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,420 mi
Last recorded19,420 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD16 VGM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 19,420 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 19,416 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 18,453 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 18,452 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 17,464 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Feeding Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 16,441 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 15,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 13,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn control arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 11,471 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 VGM is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FD16 VGM, 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 VGM registered?

FD16 VGM is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 June 2016.

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