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FP16 ZXS

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,710 mi
Last recorded22,710 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP16 ZXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 22,710 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 19,695 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 17,198 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 17,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 16,304 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing on sidewalls/ in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 15,592 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 14,284 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 13,697 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 12,622 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 11,909 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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FP16 ZXS is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FP16 ZXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP16 ZXS registered?

FP16 ZXS is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 July 2016.

Is FP16 ZXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP16 ZXS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP16 ZXS have outstanding finance?

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