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W849 WFG

2016 Mazda MX5

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

146,500 mi
Last recorded146,500 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX5147,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW849 WFG
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 146,500 miles

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 145,287 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 144,513 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror housing (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 144,000 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 142,765 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 141,120 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 138,749 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 137,554 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 135,918 miles

Oil leak ()

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2016 135,918 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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W849 WFG is a 2016 Mazda MX5 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2016 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 147,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W849 WFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 10 years old, this Mazda MX5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W849 WFG registered?

W849 WFG is a 2016 Mazda MX5, first registered on 1 August 2016.

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