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S15 PJJ

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,134 mi
Last recorded59,134 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 PJJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 59,134 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 53,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 48,107 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2023 41,735 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2023 41,735 miles

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

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2022 36,276 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 31,708 miles

Underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody components

Pass 25 Feb 2020 28,678 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 22,570 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

front tyres have small cuts to tread area

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

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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S15 PJJ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 S15 PJJ, 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 S15 PJJ registered?

S15 PJJ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is S15 PJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S15 PJJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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