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W16 WSW

2019 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,629 mi
Last recorded31,629 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2019 Mazda MX-517,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW16 WSW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2019
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 31,629 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 55,772 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 55,772 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged split on outer cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged split on outer cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from sump

Pass 25 Sep 2024 30,760 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 51,352 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 25,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 46,508 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 46,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 12,476 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 35,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides- Inner Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 9,600 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 28,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 23,594 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 18,501 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 13,388 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 9,774 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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W16 WSW is a 2019 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2019 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.9% with a typical mileage of 17,528 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 W16 WSW, 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 7 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W16 WSW registered?

W16 WSW is a 2019 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 2019.

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