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BG13 MVH

2013 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,445 mi
Last recorded39,445 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 MVH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 39,445 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 39,102 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 38,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 38,450 miles

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody components

Pass 24 Aug 2021 38,338 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 37,901 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 33,880 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 33,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 29,524 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 25,020 miles

Offside Front tyre has cuts in the outer side wall,

Offside Rear tyre has cuts in the outer side wall,

Fail 26 May 2017 25,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre has cuts in the outer side wall,

Offside Rear tyre has cuts in the outer side wall,

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 19,338 miles

All tyre outer sidewalls slightly damaged.

Fail 20 May 2016 19,338 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

All tyre outer sidewalls slightly damaged.

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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BG13 MVH is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BG13 MVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG13 MVH registered?

BG13 MVH is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 June 2013.

Is BG13 MVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 MVH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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