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RJ16 LMF

2016 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,733 mi
Last recorded61,733 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ16 LMF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 61,733 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 58,785 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 56,149 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm mounted to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm mounted to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 53,773 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 52,084 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Camera ()

Pass 14 Apr 2021 48,043 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 37,124 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 22,258 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Coating damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 May 2019 22,258 miles

Brake performance not tested As not to cause damage to fouling brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Fouling rear subframe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Coating damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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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RJ16 LMF is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,496cc 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 RJ16 LMF, 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 RJ16 LMF registered?

RJ16 LMF is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 June 2016.

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