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3 RET

2013 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,324 mi
Last recorded19,324 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 RET
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2026 19,324 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 18,790 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 18,526 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 17,922 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 17,512 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 16,499 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 14,227 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 13,501 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 12,274 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 11,886 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 10,827 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 9,215 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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3 RET is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 3 RET, 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 3 RET registered?

3 RET is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2013.

Is 3 RET safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 RET shows 12 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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