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J122 GEX

2016 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

70,463 mi
Last recorded70,463 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ122 GEX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 70,463 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Nov 2025 70,463 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2024 69,347 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Nov 2024 69,347 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Nov 2023 63,808 miles

Front All front metal suspension components corroded

Rear All rear metal suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2023 63,799 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front All front metal suspension components corroded

Rear All rear metal suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2020 63,464 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 63,441 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 61,847 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 61,847 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 61,775 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

oil around engine leak possible

Fail 14 May 2019 61,726 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 60,241 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 59,474 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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J122 GEX is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J122 GEX, 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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J122 GEX is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 November 2016.

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