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SR16 JSV

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

19,097 mi
Last recorded19,097 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR16 JSV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 19,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

both rear, lower front hub bushes slightly worn

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2025 19,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

both rear, lower front hub bushes slightly worn

rear brake discs corroded

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 21 Aug 2024 17,468 miles

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

rear brake discs, inner faces corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2024 17,464 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear brake discs, inner faces corroded

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 16 Aug 2023 16,086 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear slightly corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 27 Jul 2022 15,148 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 15,145 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 13,143 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 11,332 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 8,728 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 JSV is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JSV, 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 JSV registered?

SR16 JSV is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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