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SA13 XYL

2013 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,320 mi
Last recorded52,320 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA13 XYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 52,320 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 52,312 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holed at nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 51,022 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 51,022 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front @ 3mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 46,285 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 41,337 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 33,305 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 32,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 28,267 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 24,135 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 24,135 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 20,419 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 16,640 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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SA13 XYL is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SA13 XYL, 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 SA13 XYL registered?

SA13 XYL is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 April 2013.

Is SA13 XYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA13 XYL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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