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BB13 EAR

2013 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,031 mi
Last recorded26,031 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB13 EAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 26,031 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 24,070 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 24,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2024 22,573 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 21,854 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 21,510 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 21,509 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Discs Excessively Corroded and Scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Inner Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 20,828 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 16,920 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 14,308 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 10,879 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 7,711 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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BB13 EAR is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BB13 EAR, 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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BB13 EAR is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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