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DH52 SMH

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

26,656 mi
Last recorded26,656 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH52 SMH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 26,656 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 26,656 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2024 25,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 15,269 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 15,164 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 14,213 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 14,213 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Has become detatched. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2021 13,271 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 12,294 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 11,330 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 10,598 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 9,253 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 7,933 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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DH52 SMH is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DH52 SMH, 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 DH52 SMH registered?

DH52 SMH is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 July 2013.

Is DH52 SMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH52 SMH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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