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VE16 XLJ

2016 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,225 mi
Last recorded40,225 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE16 XLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2026 40,225 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 37,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise the front brake pads are close to the minimum 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are starting to perish.6to7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 34,638 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 28,569 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 25,939 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade small split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 21,785 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 20,032 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 14,990 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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VE16 XLJ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,496cc 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 XLJ, 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 XLJ registered?

VE16 XLJ is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 June 2016.

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