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BG13 MVJ

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,538 mi
Last recorded19,538 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 MVJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 19,538 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 16,991 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 14,026 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 12,596 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 11,849 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 10,614 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 9,996 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 8,884 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 8,884 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 8,713 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 6,120 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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BG13 MVJ 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 BG13 MVJ, 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 BG13 MVJ registered?

BG13 MVJ is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 2013.

Is BG13 MVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 MVJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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