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R100 JOY

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,458 mi
Last recorded64,458 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 JOY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 64,458 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 65,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

exhaust corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2025 65,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

exhaust corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2025 55,828 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 63,481 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads & discs wearing low

Pass 16 Aug 2024 48,936 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low close to wear bars

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low close to wear bars

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2024 48,936 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low close to wear bars

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low close to wear bars

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2023 61,413 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads & discs wearing low

Pass 25 Jul 2023 40,414 miles

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

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted front to rear obscuring view of suspension, steering and braking components

Pass 4 Oct 2022 34,583 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 47,901 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall and wearing low close to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing low

exhaust corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2022 47,901 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall and wearing low close to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing low

exhaust corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2021 25,941 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 35,517 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2020 18,375 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 30,676 miles

exhaust corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2019 30,327 miles

exhaust corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2019 9,423 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 29,608 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 28,651 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 27,862 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 26,132 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 21,100 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 18,581 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 15,619 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Sep 2011 12,647 miles

both front wipers split on ends

Pass 1 Sep 2010 10,163 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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R100 JOY is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 R100 JOY, 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 R100 JOY registered?

R100 JOY is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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