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FT16 PJV

2016 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,292 mi
Last recorded25,292 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT16 PJV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2025 25,292 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 21,475 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 17,521 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 14,101 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 10,345 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 9,419 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 8,526 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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FT16 PJV is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 FT16 PJV, 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 FT16 PJV registered?

FT16 PJV is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is FT16 PJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT16 PJV 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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