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J9 EMM

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,909 mi
Last recorded27,909 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 EMM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 27,909 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 23,669 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 23,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 19,398 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 18,149 miles

all tyres cracking all round

Pass 16 Jan 2023 16,432 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 15,676 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 13,717 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 10,668 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 8,559 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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J9 EMM is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J9 EMM, 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 J9 EMM registered?

J9 EMM is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is J9 EMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 EMM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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