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BN66 YXJ

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,066 mi
Last recorded52,066 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN66 YXJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 52,066 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 43,701 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 42,777 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 38,749 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 31,749 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 21,976 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 18,401 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 13,828 miles

Rear brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

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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BN66 YXJ 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 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 BN66 YXJ, 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 BN66 YXJ registered?

BN66 YXJ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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