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SR16 HJY

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,613 mi
Last recorded34,613 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR16 HJY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 34,613 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Various front suspension components corroded not excessive

Various rear suspension components corroded not excessive

Fail 2 Mar 2026 34,612 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Various front suspension components corroded not excessive

Various rear suspension components corroded not excessive

Pass 28 Oct 2024 30,190 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Various Rear suspension and Rear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

various front suspension and Front subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 30 Oct 2023 27,677 miles

Various front and rear suspension components corroded not seriously weakened

Pass 2 Nov 2022 25,390 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 18,126 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 13,227 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 8,588 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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SR16 HJY is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SR16 HJY, 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 SR16 HJY registered?

SR16 HJY is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 2016.

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