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J16 SJH

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

125,179 mi
Last recorded125,179 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 SJH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 125,179 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 121,432 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 117,554 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 117,549 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 114,726 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (Rocker cover gasket) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 113,880 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 113,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 111,757 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 110,494 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 108,767 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 108,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 106,237 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 105,007 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 103,082 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 102,210 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 95,985 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 93,836 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 90,475 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 86,933 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 86,933 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 82,140 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 77,554 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 74,261 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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J16 SJH is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1995 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 90,940 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 J16 SJH, 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 31 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J16 SJH registered?

J16 SJH is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1995.

Is J16 SJH safe to buy?

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