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WO52 FFK

2016 Mazda MX5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,257 mi
Last recorded88,257 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX5147,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO52 FFK
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 88,257 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 83,294 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 76,616 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 76,616 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 68,106 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 68,106 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 64,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 62,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot perished slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot perished slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 58,970 miles

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 lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 53,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing damaged near the sill

Pass 7 Jul 2017 48,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 43,896 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 43,894 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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WO52 FFK is a 2016 Mazda MX5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WO52 FFK, 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 WO52 FFK registered?

WO52 FFK is a 2016 Mazda MX5, first registered on 1 May 2016.

Is WO52 FFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WO52 FFK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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