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F16 JWS

2018 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,732 mi
Last recorded33,732 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 JWS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 33,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Dec 2024 26,016 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 18,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 18,929 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 8,640 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 4,585 miles

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

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

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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F16 JWS is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 20,192 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 F16 JWS, 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 8 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was F16 JWS registered?

F16 JWS is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 December 2018.

Is F16 JWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F16 JWS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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