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PJ16 YGY

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,991 mi
Last recorded3,991 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ16 YGY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 3,991 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 2,250 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 905 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 762 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 647 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 YGY is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YGY, 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 YGY registered?

PJ16 YGY is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is PJ16 YGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ16 YGY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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