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BF13 FND

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,553 mi
Last recorded30,553 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 FND
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 30,553 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 29,428 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 May 2024 29,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 28,238 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 28,238 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))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 27,758 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 26,309 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 25,426 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 20,309 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 17,007 miles

nsf tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 17 Mar 2018 17,007 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (5.3.1d)

nsf tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2017 14,754 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 12,380 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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BF13 FND 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 BF13 FND, 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 BF13 FND registered?

BF13 FND is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2013.

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The MOT history for BF13 FND 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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