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WU16 ZVW

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,668 mi
Last recorded40,668 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU16 ZVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 40,668 miles

All shock absorber dust boots split

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 36,685 miles

All shock absorbers have split dust boot covers

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))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 33,044 miles

All shock absorber's have split dust boot covers

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 29,594 miles

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 has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 26,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 23,504 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 20,272 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 15,332 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 15,337 miles

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

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 ZVW is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc 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 ZVW, 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 ZVW registered?

WU16 ZVW is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 2016.

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