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WIL 311

2016 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,707 mi
Last recorded46,707 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIL 311
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 46,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 41,853 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 39,016 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 35,421 miles

both rear brake disc inner surfaces corroded/lipped

Pass 16 Sep 2022 33,920 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 33,920 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 31,222 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 26,060 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 25,957 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak from middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 20,365 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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WIL 311 is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WIL 311, 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 WIL 311 registered?

WIL 311 is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2016.

Is WIL 311 safe to buy?

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