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AY16 WEA

2016 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,701 mi
Last recorded95,701 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 WEA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 95,701 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay area and by rear bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2025 95,700 miles

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

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay area and by rear bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 87,893 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 87,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong Advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 79,300 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 75,871 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 70,911 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 67,892 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 55,400 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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AY16 WEA is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WEA, 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 WEA registered?

AY16 WEA is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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