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VE16 XJH

2016 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,378 mi
Last recorded51,378 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE16 XJH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2026 51,378 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 49,809 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 48,776 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 47,156 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 45,874 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 43,966 miles

both front inside brake pads worn low

brake inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2020 36,160 miles

brake inspection

front brake pads 75% worn approx

slight corrosion to rear brake discs inside faces

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2019 27,012 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limits

stone chip in windscreen

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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VE16 XJH is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE16 XJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE16 XJH registered?

VE16 XJH is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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