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BN13 EFV

2013 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,686 mi
Last recorded59,686 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 EFV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 59,686 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 57,194 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 53,414 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 50,309 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 47,230 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 41,064 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 36,973 miles

Both front discs corroded on inner faces

Both front tyres cracked on sidewalls and worn on edges

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Front inner pads appear low

Pass 22 Mar 2019 32,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 27,468 miles

both front tyres splitting on side walls

front and rear pads worn

Pass 17 Mar 2017 23,585 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 23,585 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 18,184 miles

both front tyres are deteriorated and have splits around the sidewalls

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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BN13 EFV is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 BN13 EFV, 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 BN13 EFV registered?

BN13 EFV is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 March 2013.

Is BN13 EFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 EFV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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