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AM13 PEA

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,729 mi
Last recorded72,729 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM13 PEA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 72,729 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides wipers split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 63,415 miles

Rear rear subframe braces to body - both sides corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear & n/s/f cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all wearing low on edges. both rears are worst (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 61,624 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 58,754 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 58,754 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 56,288 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and metal brake pipe joined to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slight corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slight cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 55,185 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 53,051 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 53,051 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake disc's. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 44,824 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 44,824 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four tyres. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 37,896 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyre on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 31,176 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 24,082 miles

Nearside Front cut to tyre wall

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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AM13 PEA 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 AM13 PEA, 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 AM13 PEA registered?

AM13 PEA is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 July 2013.

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