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GL16 HFM

2016 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,748 mi
Last recorded48,748 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 HFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 48,748 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 45,433 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 37,480 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 37,034 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 37,020 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 35,893 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 33,087 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 31,398 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 31,398 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 25,109 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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GL16 HFM is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL16 HFM, 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 GL16 HFM registered?

GL16 HFM is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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