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BW16 WYK

2016 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,261 mi
Last recorded16,261 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 WYK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2026 16,261 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 15,693 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 14,451 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 13,664 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 12,052 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 10,684 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 9,454 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 7,389 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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BW16 WYK is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BW16 WYK, 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 BW16 WYK registered?

BW16 WYK is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is BW16 WYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW16 WYK shows 8 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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