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AY13 SKZ

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,925 mi
Last recorded51,925 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 SKZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 51,925 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 51,925 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 49,510 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 45,559 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 45,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2023 41,805 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 37,663 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 34,490 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 32,782 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Rear Droplink Boots Cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres All Round Heavily Cracking Between Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 30,140 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 27,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 21,255 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 16,983 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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AY13 SKZ is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AY13 SKZ, 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 AY13 SKZ registered?

AY13 SKZ is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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