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WK16 LJX

2016 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,750 mi
Last recorded17,750 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK16 LJX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 17,750 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 16,680 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 16,680 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 14,903 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 14,785 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 14,069 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 13,583 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 12,870 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 11,601 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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WK16 LJX is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 WK16 LJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK16 LJX registered?

WK16 LJX is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is WK16 LJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK16 LJX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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