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BD13 LNN

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,106 mi
Last recorded71,106 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 LNN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 71,106 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 71,106 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear body bracket/brace is corroded

Offside Rear body bracket/brace is corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 68,456 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 63,479 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sub frame support brackets are very corroded both sides at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle has general underside corrosion present

Pass 21 Oct 2022 57,864 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Oct 2022 57,820 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Oct 2021 54,056 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 54,016 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spaced incorrect (0.1 (d))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 50,413 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 49,181 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 43,592 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 37,688 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 37,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 30,906 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 24,111 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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BD13 LNN is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BD13 LNN, 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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BD13 LNN is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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