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AF13 UPY

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,586 mi
Last recorded92,586 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 UPY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 92,586 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 92,582 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 89,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 86,886 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 76,845 miles

Front wipers poor.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 69,105 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 64,301 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 60,240 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 54,173 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 43,497 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 29,008 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 17,990 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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AF13 UPY is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AF13 UPY, 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 AF13 UPY registered?

AF13 UPY is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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