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YJZ 3383

2016 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,780 mi
Last recorded32,780 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJZ 3383
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 32,780 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 27,997 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 21,681 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 21,429 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 18,010 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020

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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YJZ 3383 is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJZ 3383, 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 YJZ 3383 registered?

YJZ 3383 is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is YJZ 3383 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJZ 3383 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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