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AE13 ZYX

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,886 mi
Last recorded84,886 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 ZYX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 84,886 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 84,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 80,328 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 75,795 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 71,914 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Mar 2023 71,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective beam pattern affected (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 69,386 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective tearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 64,988 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 60,408 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 50,385 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 34,590 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 18,011 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 5,921 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 5,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre has nail in it

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 ZYX is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AE13 ZYX, 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 ZYX registered?

AE13 ZYX is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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The MOT history for AE13 ZYX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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