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PJ16 HRD

2016 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,684 mi
Last recorded47,684 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ16 HRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 47,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 26,001 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 23,300 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 23,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2023 21,708 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 15,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 9,387 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 6,693 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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PJ16 HRD 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 PJ16 HRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ16 HRD registered?

PJ16 HRD is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 2016.

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