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BJ66 ZCY

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,809 mi
Last recorded37,809 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ66 ZCY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2025 37,809 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 36,394 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 33,267 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 29,613 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 22,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 19,682 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 16,963 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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BJ66 ZCY is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BJ66 ZCY, 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 BJ66 ZCY registered?

BJ66 ZCY is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 2016.

Is BJ66 ZCY safe to buy?

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