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M31 JKY

2016 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,524 mi
Last recorded46,524 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 JKY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 46,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 44,383 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 41,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 35,506 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 35,426 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 30,782 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 27,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all tyres deep cuts

Pass 15 Jan 2020 25,196 miles

some general cuts in both front and n/s/r tyres

some surface corrosion rear discs

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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M31 JKY 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 87.5%.

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 M31 JKY, 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 M31 JKY registered?

M31 JKY is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 September 2016.

Is M31 JKY safe to buy?

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