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WU16 ZVL

2016 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,067 mi
Last recorded66,067 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU16 ZVL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 66,067 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 62,169 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 56,761 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 56,756 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 49,824 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 42,307 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 34,978 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 31,042 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 21,282 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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WU16 ZVL is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 WU16 ZVL, 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 WU16 ZVL registered?

WU16 ZVL is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is WU16 ZVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU16 ZVL 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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