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J33 LSH

2016 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,514 mi
Last recorded24,514 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 LSH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 24,514 miles

Offside Front Brakes slightly sticking

Pass 6 Mar 2025 23,067 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 20,374 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 20,374 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 19,332 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 18,340 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 16,721 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 14,846 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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J33 LSH is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J33 LSH, 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 J33 LSH registered?

J33 LSH is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2016.

Is J33 LSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J33 LSH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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