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DL09 JLY

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,736 mi
Last recorded54,736 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL09 JLY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 54,736 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 12 Nov 2024 50,108 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 50,108 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 45,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 45,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 42,045 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 37,921 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 32,197 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 26,841 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 26,841 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 20,505 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 14,572 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 9,558 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 7,359 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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DL09 JLY is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 DL09 JLY, 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 DL09 JLY registered?

DL09 JLY is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 June 2013.

Is DL09 JLY safe to buy?

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