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MJ66 YAO

2016 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,527 mi
Last recorded36,527 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ66 YAO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 36,527 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 33,840 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 30,831 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 26,720 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 22,651 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 19,964 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 16,877 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 16,877 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Dashcam ( Removed As Instructed ) (3.1 (a) (ii))

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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MJ66 YAO is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,496cc 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 MJ66 YAO, 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 MJ66 YAO registered?

MJ66 YAO is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is MJ66 YAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ66 YAO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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