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9518 SF

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,750 mi
Last recorded13,750 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9518 SF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 13,750 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 13,309 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 12,659 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 12,659 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 12,392 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 11,810 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 10,957 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 10,957 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 10,248 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 9,365 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 8,170 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 7,204 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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9518 SF is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 9518 SF, 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 9518 SF registered?

9518 SF is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 2013.

Is 9518 SF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9518 SF 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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