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BL16 PLJ

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,436 mi
Last recorded17,436 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 PLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2025 17,436 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 16,964 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 15,876 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 14,175 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 12,284 miles

N/S/F and O/S/R tyre cracking

Pass 21 Dec 2020 10,863 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 8,177 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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BL16 PLJ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL16 PLJ, 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 BL16 PLJ registered?

BL16 PLJ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is BL16 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL16 PLJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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