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BD13 VYR

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,217 mi
Last recorded47,217 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 VYR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 47,217 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2026 47,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2025 44,629 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 41,935 miles

Both front droplink retaining pins missing but no play

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slightly pitting and both NS been hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 37,228 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 31,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 29,179 miles

all tyres beginning to crack/perish

Pass 23 Jan 2020 26,918 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 13,887 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 12,251 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 10,413 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 VYR is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BD13 VYR, 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 BD13 VYR registered?

BD13 VYR is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is BD13 VYR safe to buy?

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