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DL13 VRZ

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,882 mi
Last recorded55,882 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL13 VRZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 55,882 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 55,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 50,392 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 44,139 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 39,315 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 38,847 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 38,847 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 38,586 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 38,154 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 35,568 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides misted (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 35,562 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect and laid out to appear 'mx5' (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split to cords all round (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction stickers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect and laid out to appear 'mx5' also has a camera cut into the registration plate (0.1 (d))

Front Lower rear of front undertray is not secure

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides misted (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 31,804 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 27,040 miles

all 4 tyres wearing low on edges

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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DL13 VRZ is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 DL13 VRZ, 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 DL13 VRZ registered?

DL13 VRZ is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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The MOT history for DL13 VRZ 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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