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AY13 ZXS

2013 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,531 mi
Last recorded78,531 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 ZXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 78,531 miles

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

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 76,979 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 74,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 72,803 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 71,377 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 71,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 69,141 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 65,785 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 60,447 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 54,771 miles

engine cover fitted can not check for leaks

Pass 22 Mar 2017 49,780 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 42,051 miles

Front disc's are pitted and corroded

Front pads are starting to get very low

Rear disc's are pitted and corroded

Rear pads are starting to get very low

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 ZXS is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 AY13 ZXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY13 ZXS registered?

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

Is AY13 ZXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY13 ZXS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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