Isuzu D-Max 2016: MOT failure rate for its age
25.6% of 26,896 MOT tests of the Isuzu D-Max first registered in 2016 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 102.2 (95% CI 99.8–104.7; 100 = normal for this model at that age): the 2016 build year is no different from other years of the same model at the same age.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed first time | 25.6 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 26896 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 99.8–104.7) | 102.2 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 26896 |
| Rank among this model's 9 build years | 5 | of 9 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 26896 |
| Tested in 2024 | 4226 | tests | median 79,405 miles | 2024 | 4226 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2016 Isuzu D-Max fail at each age?
Cars built in 2016 were tested at ages 3 to 8 between 2019 and 2024. Each row compares their first-time failure share with what this model normally shows at that age, after allowing for the overall failure level of each test year.
| Age | Tests | Failed, % | 95% interval | Normal for this model at that age, % | Index (100 = normal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4,671 | 19.8 | 18.7–21 | 18.8 | 105.4 |
| 4 | 4,464 | 20.5 | 19.4–21.7 | 20.8 | 98.9 |
| 5 | 4,585 | 23.8 | 22.6–25.1 | 23.7 | 100.6 |
| 6 | 4,554 | 27.9 | 26.6–29.3 | 26.9 | 104 |
| 7 | 4,396 | 30.4 | 29.1–31.8 | 29.8 | 102.2 |
| 8 | 4,226 | 32 | 30.6–33.4 | 31.3 | 102.3 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 26,896 (initial tests) · Method: normal rate = this model's first-time failure share at that age across its build years (cells of 400+ tests), adjusted for each test year's overall level; cells of 30+ tests, under 500 marked rough · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What fails most on the 2016 Isuzu D-Max?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2016 is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 17.8 items per 100 first tests, against 19.4 across all build years of the Isuzu D-Max. These counts are not age-adjusted: cars built in 2016 were tested at ages 3 to 8.
| Failure group | Built 2016, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 17.8 | 19.4 | 4,794 |
| Suspension | 13.3 | 17.3 | 3,568 |
| Brakes | 11.4 | 13.1 | 3,067 |
| Visibility | 8 | 8.8 | 2,164 |
| Tyres | 5 | 5 | 1,345 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 26,896 (initial tests of this build year) · Method: failure items grouped by DVSA's top-level defect groups, per 100 initial tests; groups with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How does 2016 compare with the years around it?
Among the 9 published build years of the Isuzu D-Max, 2016 ranks 5 (1 = fails least for its age). 2015: index 98.1. 2017: index 96.5.
| Build year | Index (100 = normal) | 95% interval | Verdict | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 103.4 | 99.7–107.2 | no different | 8,055 |
| 2013 | 104.2 | 101.6–106.8 | worse | 17,912 |
| 2014 | 101.8 | 99.5–104.0 | no different | 25,024 |
| 2015 | 98.1 | 96.0–100.3 | no different | 28,935 |
| 2016 | 102.2 | 99.8–104.7 | no different | 26,896 |
| 2017 | 96.5 | 93.9–99.2 | better | 23,214 |
| 2018 | 100.2 | 96.9–103.6 | no different | 15,703 |
| 2019 | 103.3 | 99.2–107.5 | no different | 11,442 |
| 2020 | 106.9 | 100.2–113.6 | worse | 4,982 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 162,163 (initial tests) · Method: observed failures against those expected for the same model at the same ages, test-year level adjusted; verdict follows the printed one-decimal bound · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). Isuzu D-Max 2016 MOT statistics (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/isuzu-d-max/2016/
How every figure is calculated: methodology. Age, test year and build year are tied together (age = test year − build year), so the test-year level is taken as observed, not estimated.
Other pages for this model
Isuzu D-Max 2012 · Isuzu D-Max 2013 · Isuzu D-Max 2014 · Isuzu D-Max 2015 · Isuzu D-Max 2017 · Isuzu D-Max 2018 · Isuzu D-Max 2019 · Isuzu D-Max 2020 · Isuzu D-Max by postcode area · Isuzu D-Max body, chassis and structure failures · Isuzu D-Max brakes failures · Isuzu D-Max vehicle identification failures · Isuzu D-Max lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Isuzu D-Max noise, emissions and leaks failures · Isuzu D-Max road wheels failures · Isuzu D-Max seat belts and airbags failures · Isuzu D-Max steering failures · Isuzu D-Max suspension failures · Isuzu D-Max tyres failures · Isuzu D-Max visibility failures