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B23 EJS

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,533 mi
Last recorded52,533 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 EJS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 52,533 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 51,404 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 51,402 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 49,188 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 48,156 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 46,946 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 45,956 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 45,064 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 43,493 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 43,492 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear anti role bar D bushes have slight play in them

Pass 19 Sep 2018 43,321 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 41,369 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 38,337 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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B23 EJS is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 B23 EJS, 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 B23 EJS registered?

B23 EJS is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 August 2013.

Is B23 EJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 EJS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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