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AE13 VBV

2013 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,954 mi
Last recorded53,954 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 VBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 53,954 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 46,430 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 38,741 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2023 31,230 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 31,221 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator suspect caliper piston or pin seizure due to uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 22,418 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 13,527 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jun 2020 8,906 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 8,770 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 8,471 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 8,072 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 7,355 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 6,011 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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AE13 VBV is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AE13 VBV, 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 AE13 VBV registered?

AE13 VBV is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2013.

Is AE13 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 VBV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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