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WF16 VUR

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,971 mi
Last recorded40,971 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF16 VUR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 40,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished in tread & sidewall 195-50-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Has sidewall damage which may be internal run flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 35,618 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 30,931 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 29,116 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 26,816 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 23,689 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 23,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 21,133 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 19,065 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 15,996 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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WF16 VUR is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WF16 VUR, 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 WF16 VUR registered?

WF16 VUR is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2016.

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