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WR16 AOO

2016 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,184 mi
Last recorded56,184 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR16 AOO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 56,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 53,212 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 53,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 50,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

low effort parking brake

Pass 25 Jun 2022 41,737 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 34,410 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 28,478 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Under tray covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm 195 50 16 84V Yokohama (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm 195 50 16 88V XL Michelin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm 195 50 16 84V Yokohama (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 20,024 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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WR16 AOO is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WR16 AOO, 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 WR16 AOO registered?

WR16 AOO is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is WR16 AOO safe to buy?

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