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GT06 DJT

2016 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,029 mi
Last recorded79,029 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT06 DJT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 79,029 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 69,187 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 58,170 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Securing clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 48,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin heavily worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 38,025 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 30,230 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 27,844 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 21,204 miles

Under guards fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2019 21,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under guards fitted

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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GT06 DJT is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GT06 DJT, 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 GT06 DJT registered?

GT06 DJT is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 July 2016.

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