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NJ16 XAW

2016 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,969 mi
Last recorded54,969 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ16 XAW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 54,969 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 51,038 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Sep 2023 46,535 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 40,083 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 36,931 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub Bushes Slight Play And Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub Bushes Slight Play And Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 36,931 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub Bushes Slight Play And Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub Bushes Slight Play And Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 25,947 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 25,947 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 24,889 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 21,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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NJ16 XAW is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NJ16 XAW, 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 NJ16 XAW registered?

NJ16 XAW is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 March 2016.

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