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CA16 JFY

2016 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,214 mi
Last recorded44,214 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 JFY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 44,214 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 38,750 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 38,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2024 32,644 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 26,920 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 24,147 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 18,508 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 18,057 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 18,053 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 14,423 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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CA16 JFY is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA16 JFY, 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 CA16 JFY registered?

CA16 JFY is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 2016.

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