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B16 MXX

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,185 mi
Last recorded48,185 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 MXX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 48,185 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 45,952 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 45,076 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 41,607 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 40,241 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

front brake discs corroding inner faces

some general wear/perishing across rear suspension bushes

some play rear antiroll bar bushes/link

Fail 26 Jan 2022 40,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge caused by outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

front brake discs corroding inner faces

rear brake discs heavily corroded, pads uneven wear due to corrosion

some general wear/perishing across rear suspension bushes

some play rear antiroll bar bushes/link

Pass 3 Feb 2021 38,772 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 36,728 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 33,288 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 24,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 16,275 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 12,966 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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B16 MXX is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 33,147 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 B16 MXX, 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 13 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B16 MXX registered?

B16 MXX is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 March 2013.

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