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WX16 AAE

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,391 mi
Last recorded24,391 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX16 AAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 24,391 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 23,671 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 22,246 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 22,246 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 20,607 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 17,801 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 16,469 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 16,469 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 13,151 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 9,297 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 7,046 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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WX16 AAE is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WX16 AAE, 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 WX16 AAE registered?

WX16 AAE is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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The MOT history for WX16 AAE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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