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AY16 WDJ

2016 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,327 mi
Last recorded56,327 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 WDJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 56,327 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 50,487 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 50,487 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 43,761 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracked/perishing and wearing on edges 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav in centre of screen ()

Wipers poor/smearing

Fail 5 Sep 2023 43,761 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracked/perishing and wearing on edges 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav in centre of screen ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Wipers poor/smearing

Pass 30 Sep 2022 37,858 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing low and perished 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 37,858 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing low and perished 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 31,640 miles

Offside Front Inner TPMS light On dash.

Pass 30 Sep 2020 26,491 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall / rim protector damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread @ 2 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread @ 2.5 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 26,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall / rim protector damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread @ 2 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread @ 2.5 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 18,839 miles

Cut in l/h/r sidewall and wheel slightly damaged

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

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

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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AY16 WDJ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AY16 WDJ, 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 AY16 WDJ registered?

AY16 WDJ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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