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L800 HJL

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,567 mi
Last recorded49,567 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL800 HJL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 49,567 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wheel hub bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 49,567 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wheel hub bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 46,718 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 41,545 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 36,597 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 32,289 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 28,467 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 26,382 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 18,577 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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L800 HJL is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc 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 L800 HJL, 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 L800 HJL registered?

L800 HJL is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 March 2016.

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