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HK16 WLP

2016 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,100 mi
Last recorded41,100 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK16 WLP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 41,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 37,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2024 32,932 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 32,931 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 28,222 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bushes in hubs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bushes in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 23,774 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 19,455 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 15,677 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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HK16 WLP is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HK16 WLP, 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 HK16 WLP registered?

HK16 WLP is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 June 2016.

Is HK16 WLP safe to buy?

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