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CJ55 SEB

2013 Mazda MX-5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests40 (30 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,910 mi
Last recorded91,910 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ55 SEB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

30 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 91,910 miles

Rear fuel tank metal cover corroded.

Pass 24 Apr 2026 75,958 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 83,363 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 83,363 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 69,195 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 75,023 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - On limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 75,023 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 66,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 66,854 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 67,220 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 45,075 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 45,061 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside rear jacking pad missing

Nearside rear seat beltsocket cover missing

Pass 10 Aug 2023 62,678 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 51,108 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 34,888 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 34,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2022 58,409 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 40,606 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 18,745 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 53,100 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 40,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 40,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both-side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 12,580 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 49,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2020 11,741 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 38,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both-side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 46,416 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 34,815 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 42,752 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 42,752 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 38,083 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 38,083 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2017 28,896 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 28,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 36,176 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all rear (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)

front number plate cracked

manufactures engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some engine bay components

manufactures sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

manufactures under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2016 24,990 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 24,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2015 30,561 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 26,391 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 21,662 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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CJ55 SEB is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CJ55 SEB, 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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CJ55 SEB is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 June 2013.

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