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LJ16 YEY

2016 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,179 mi
Last recorded8,179 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ16 YEY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 8,179 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 7,679 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 7,152 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 6,243 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 5,689 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 5,007 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 4,312 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 3,847 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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LJ16 YEY is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ16 YEY, 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 LJ16 YEY registered?

LJ16 YEY is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is LJ16 YEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ16 YEY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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