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J11 LJY

2016 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,914 mi
Last recorded48,914 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 LJY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 48,914 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 75,795 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 45,396 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2023 45,365 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 38,903 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 34,649 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 26,796 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 18,797 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 11,329 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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J11 LJY is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,496cc 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 J11 LJY, 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 J11 LJY registered?

J11 LJY is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is J11 LJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J11 LJY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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