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1748 BY

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,480 mi
Last recorded37,480 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1748 BY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2025 37,480 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 29,848 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 22,031 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 13,337 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 10,344 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 5,042 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 2,548 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 2,262 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 23,582 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 18,940 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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1748 BY is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 1748 BY, 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 1748 BY registered?

1748 BY is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2013.

Is 1748 BY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1748 BY shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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