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BL62 SDO

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,563 mi
Last recorded82,563 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL62 SDO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 82,563 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 82,561 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 73,514 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 73,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 67,798 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 57,346 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 46,013 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 46,012 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 35,246 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 28,347 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4. Advise replacement due to deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 15,890 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 5,208 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 4,393 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 3,480 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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BL62 SDO is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BL62 SDO, 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 BL62 SDO registered?

BL62 SDO is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2013.

Is BL62 SDO safe to buy?

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