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BK13 RSZ

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

31,657 mi
Last recorded31,657 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 RSZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 31,657 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 30,355 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 28,965 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 27,816 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 26,159 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 24,343 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 22,274 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 22,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 20,254 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 18,125 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 12,904 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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BK13 RSZ is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 BK13 RSZ, 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 BK13 RSZ registered?

BK13 RSZ is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 2013.

Is BK13 RSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK13 RSZ 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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