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1977 DL

2013 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,397 mi
Last recorded53,397 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1977 DL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 53,397 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 52,528 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

support bars rusting

Fail 7 Oct 2024 52,528 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

support bars rusting

Pass 9 Oct 2023 51,850 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 50,456 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 50,456 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 45,950 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 43,202 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2019 40,910 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside 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 11 Jul 2018 34,661 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage to sidewall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 25 May 2017 28,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2016 13,603 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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1977 DL is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 1977 DL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 1977 DL registered?

1977 DL is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 June 2013.

Is 1977 DL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1977 DL 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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