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VN16 JJE

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,273 mi
Last recorded55,273 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 JJE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 55,273 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 49,597 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 49,330 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 47,759 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 41,231 miles

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2021 33,265 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 27,537 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 23,575 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 17,128 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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VN16 JJE is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VN16 JJE, 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 VN16 JJE registered?

VN16 JJE is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is VN16 JJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN16 JJE shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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