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BK13 UOB

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,238 mi
Last recorded71,238 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 71,238 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 70,588 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 66,733 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre worn on the inner edge / cracking ()

Pass 2 Mar 2023 60,975 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 60,974 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear brake discs are corroded & worn

Pass 10 Mar 2022 54,603 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 45,329 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 35,265 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 26,428 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 20,468 miles

All 4 tyres heavily perished between tread

Pass 22 Mar 2017 15,384 miles

All 4 tyres perished between tread

Pass 15 Mar 2016 9,600 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 UOB is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UOB, 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 BK13 UOB registered?

BK13 UOB is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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