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W5 DAC

2016 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,801 mi
Last recorded65,801 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 DAC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 65,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 59,043 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both disc faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 51,745 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 51,745 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 45,233 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 38,746 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 35,475 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 28,634 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 28,631 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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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W5 DAC is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W5 DAC, 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 W5 DAC registered?

W5 DAC is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is W5 DAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W5 DAC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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