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J919 MRL

2016 Mazda MX5

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,233 mi
Last recorded110,233 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX5147,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ919 MRL
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 110,233 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 109,170 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 108,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 104,040 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 103,385 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 102,418 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

nearside front braided brake hose outer rubber protection damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2019 100,561 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 100,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2017 98,381 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 96,467 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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J919 MRL is a 2016 Mazda MX5 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2016 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 147,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J919 MRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 10 years old, this Mazda MX5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J919 MRL is a 2016 Mazda MX5, first registered on 14 April 2016.

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