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WT16 DSU

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,522 mi
Last recorded51,522 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWT16 DSU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 51,522 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread 5mm, inner edge 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint in hub (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread 4mm, inner edge smooth. yokohama advan sport v105 195/50r16 84v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint in hub (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 46,545 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 46,544 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to snapped spring (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder ply 195/50/16 yokohama advan sport (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 42,218 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 38,074 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 38,071 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 33,698 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 28,516 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 23,500 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 19,109 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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WT16 DSU is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc 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 WT16 DSU, 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 WT16 DSU registered?

WT16 DSU is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 2016.

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