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SJ16 XRK

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,640 mi
Last recorded48,640 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 XRK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 48,640 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 46,988 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 46,987 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 41,384 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 41,345 miles

Offside Front Outer Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner under inflated partial failure of its structure

Pass 15 May 2023 31,637 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 25,052 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 20,392 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 20,305 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))

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

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2020 18,779 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear tyres at 2mm tread

covers fitted covering components

Pass 9 Mar 2019 14,459 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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SJ16 XRK is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SJ16 XRK, 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 SJ16 XRK registered?

SJ16 XRK is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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