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N321 SAR

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,304 mi
Last recorded75,304 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN321 SAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 75,304 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 71,859 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 68,952 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 68,952 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 66,045 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 66,045 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 62,332 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 58,254 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 55,647 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 51,479 miles

both rear tyres getting low (3mm)

Pass 5 Feb 2018 47,228 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 41,041 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 28,700 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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N321 SAR is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 N321 SAR, 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 N321 SAR registered?

N321 SAR is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 February 2013.

Is N321 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N321 SAR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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