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PJ16 YGR

2016 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,537 mi
Last recorded38,537 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ16 YGR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 38,537 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 38,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 37,071 miles

Front Windscreen wiper smearing

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 35,614 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 33,461 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 30,372 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 24,454 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 21,506 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 19,033 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (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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PJ16 YGR is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YGR, 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 PJ16 YGR registered?

PJ16 YGR is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2016.

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