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HA13 SAL

2016 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,824 mi
Last recorded66,824 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda MX-526,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHA13 SAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 66,824 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 65,899 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 64,583 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 61,935 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 60,181 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 57,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 53,172 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 53,172 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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HA13 SAL is a 2016 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HA13 SAL, 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 HA13 SAL registered?

HA13 SAL is a 2016 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is HA13 SAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HA13 SAL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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