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BN13 HHL

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,527 mi
Last recorded68,527 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 HHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 68,527 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 68,525 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) contaminated worn (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 67,385 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 66,313 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 65,446 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 63,764 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 62,697 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 62,696 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear linkage ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D-Bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 60,360 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 56,918 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 50,749 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 44,591 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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BN13 HHL is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BN13 HHL, 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 BN13 HHL registered?

BN13 HHL is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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The MOT history for BN13 HHL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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