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V20 VJE

2016 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

25,094 mi
Last recorded25,094 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV20 VJE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 25,094 miles

Offside Front shock absorber dust boot split

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

This vehicle has been recalled by AUDI. Contact your local AUDI dealership to arrange a free repair.

engine oil level lamp on & oil just below min level

Fail 27 Feb 2026 25,094 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber dust boot split

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

This vehicle has been recalled by AUDI. Contact your local AUDI dealership to arrange a free repair.

engine oil level lamp on & oil just below min level

Pass 15 Jul 2025 73,653 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 22,896 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 70,010 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 21,678 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 63,992 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 63,992 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 20,541 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 57,158 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 19,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & has a deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 19,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & has a deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 49,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 18,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 42,754 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 17,380 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm & slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 31,529 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 30,608 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 27,247 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2017 23,160 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre excessive wear inner edge + cracking, no cords/ply exposed

Pass 14 May 2016 19,094 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2015 15,908 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2014 13,380 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 13,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

205/45/17

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2013 9,566 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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V20 VJE is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V20 VJE, 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 V20 VJE registered?

V20 VJE is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2016.

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