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BF16 WKY

2016 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,350 mi
Last recorded40,350 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 WKY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2023 40,350 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 34,371 miles

Front brake pads, close to limit

Nearside Front wheel, slightly binding

Pass 16 Mar 2021 29,465 miles

Front brake pads, close to limit

Rear brake pads, wearing thin, [ inner ]

Pass 7 Mar 2020 24,517 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 19,110 miles

all brake pads wearing thin

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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BF16 WKY is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF16 WKY, 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 BF16 WKY registered?

BF16 WKY is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is BF16 WKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF16 WKY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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