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WJ16 DZO

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,926 mi
Last recorded44,926 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 DZO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 44,926 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud split

both front shock absorber shrouds split

underside has surface corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2026 44,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud split

both front shock absorber shrouds split

unable to check n/s/f wheel bearing as brake binding

unable to check o/s/r wheel bearing as brake binding

underside has surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2025 43,713 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 42,249 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 39,067 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 33,071 miles

Offside Rear Slight play from wheel bearing/bush

Pass 29 Jan 2021 26,320 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 20,191 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 18,987 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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WJ16 DZO is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WJ16 DZO, 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 WJ16 DZO registered?

WJ16 DZO is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2016.

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