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BK13 UOC

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,197 mi
Last recorded76,197 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 UOC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 76,197 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 72,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 72,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 69,113 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 65,104 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 60,311 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 60,311 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 55,097 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 55,093 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 50,542 miles

front and rear shock absorbers damp

Fail 2 Sep 2019 50,542 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front and rear shock absorbers damp

Pass 3 Sep 2018 43,293 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 38,602 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 4 shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

some play in rear anti-roll bar d bushes

Fail 6 Nov 2017 38,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 4 shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

some play in rear anti-roll bar d bushes

Pass 24 Nov 2016 32,352 miles

chips on windscreen

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 29,520 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 UOC is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BK13 UOC, 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 UOC registered?

BK13 UOC is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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The MOT history for BK13 UOC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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