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SJZ 88

2016 Mazda MX-5 Sport

Black Other 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,373 mi
Last recorded21,373 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJZ 88
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5 Sport
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 21,373 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 20,154 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 18,243 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 16,221 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 10,352 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5 Sport?

Based on 1,075 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
1,809
Miles/Year
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 3
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2
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SJZ 88 is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 Sport in Black with a 1,998cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 Sport fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJZ 88, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was SJZ 88 registered?

SJZ 88 is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 Sport, first registered on 30 January 2016.

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