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C21 WAG

2016 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,330 mi
Last recorded41,330 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 WAG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 41,330 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 39,738 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 37,079 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 33,019 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 26,275 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 26,275 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 16,115 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 15,281 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 9,994 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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C21 WAG is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 C21 WAG, 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 C21 WAG registered?

C21 WAG is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 March 2016.

Is C21 WAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C21 WAG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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