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M24 MDJ

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,751 mi
Last recorded43,751 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM24 MDJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 43,751 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 38,009 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 31,653 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 25,462 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 20,544 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash-cam

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 16,761 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 14,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 12,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 12,507 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 3,078 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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M24 MDJ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc 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 M24 MDJ, 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 M24 MDJ registered?

M24 MDJ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 2016.

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