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A16 XHA

2007 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

38,051 mi
Last recorded38,051 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda MX-551,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 XHA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 38,051 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 34,525 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 30,613 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 27,101 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 23,858 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom chassis surface corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 21,521 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 18,576 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 18,576 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 14,966 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 11,373 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 10,253 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 9,958 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 9,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 8,572 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 8,572 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 8,095 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 6,933 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 5,791 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 4,738 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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A16 XHA is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 51,030 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 A16 XHA, 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 19 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A16 XHA registered?

A16 XHA is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 July 2007.

Is A16 XHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 XHA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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