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WT16 PGO

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,201 mi
Last recorded49,201 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWT16 PGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 49,201 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 39,260 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2024 38,559 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 36,742 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 32,040 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 32,032 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 27,271 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 22,522 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 17,534 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 10,913 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 PGO is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PGO, 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 WT16 PGO registered?

WT16 PGO is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is WT16 PGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WT16 PGO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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