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EP16 DWF

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,539 mi
Last recorded62,539 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP16 DWF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 62,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 54,960 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside rear inner brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE BUT NOT EXPOSED CORDS YET 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 43,047 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 29,975 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 28,536 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 25,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 25,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working no water in bottle, filled,ok/pass. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative reset system (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 23,971 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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EP16 DWF is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EP16 DWF, 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 EP16 DWF registered?

EP16 DWF is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 August 2016.

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