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J200 KAC

2016 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,972 mi
Last recorded39,972 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ200 KAC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 39,972 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 39,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad worn out (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 38,415 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 36,879 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 34,324 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 32,253 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 28,094 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 26,584 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 21,833 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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J200 KAC is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 J200 KAC, 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 J200 KAC registered?

J200 KAC is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 2016.

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The MOT history for J200 KAC 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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