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SO66 JJL

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,207 mi
Last recorded57,207 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO66 JJL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 57,207 miles

front of vehicle is accident damaged at time of testing

Fail 14 Nov 2025 57,205 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front of vehicle is accident damaged at time of testing

Pass 18 Nov 2024 47,139 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 36,325 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 36,325 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2023 36,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/16 84v yokohama (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/16 84v yokohama (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 32,885 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 28,148 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres wearing low and some cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 24,015 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 14,351 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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SO66 JJL is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO66 JJL, 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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SO66 JJL is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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