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CJ04 MJO

2016 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,978 mi
Last recorded45,978 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 MJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 45,978 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 37,801 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 36,177 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 32,111 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 27,231 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 23,352 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 20,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 16,148 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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CJ04 MJO is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 CJ04 MJO, 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 CJ04 MJO registered?

CJ04 MJO is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is CJ04 MJO safe to buy?

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