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DU13 WUJ

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,772 mi
Last recorded68,772 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU13 WUJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 68,772 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 67,172 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Misted Over (4.1.4 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S/R Shocker Misting Oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres Cracking & Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front Wipers Streaky Across Screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 62,966 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front Brake Discs Grooved & Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Brake Ferrules Slightly Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Brake Pads Starting To Get Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S/R Shock Absorber Misting Oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres Cracking & Feathering Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front Wipers Streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 62,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS & Traction Lights On Dashboard (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim too high O/S/F Dipped Beam Requires Adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front Brake Discs Grooved & Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Brake Discs Grooved, Lipped & Slightly Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Brake Ferrules Slightly Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Brake Pads Starting To Get Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S/R Shock Absorber Misting Oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F Lower Arm Rear Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres Cracking & Feathering Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front Wipers Streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 59,755 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear Brake Discs Slightly Grooved & Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Brake Pipe Joins/Ferrules Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight Brake Imbalance Present Across Rear Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S/R Shocker Misting Oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F Lower Arm Rear Bush Starting To De-thatch From Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres Feathering Edges & Cracking Slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front Wipers Streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 59,755 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear Brake Discs Slightly Grooved & Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Brake Pipe Joins/Ferrules Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight Brake Imbalance Present Across Rear Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high N/S/F Dipped Beam Requires Adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S/R Shocker Misting Oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F Lower Arm Rear Bush Starting To De-thatch From Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres Feathering Edges & Cracking Slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front Wipers Streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 55,101 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S/R Shocker Misting Oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F Lower Arm Rear Bush Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Feathering Edges & Minor Cracks Present Between Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres Starting To Get Low With Minor Cracks Present Between Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front Wipers Slightly Streaky Across Screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 52,381 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 50,630 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 42,908 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 36,348 miles

Nearside Front tyre low tread

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 21 Feb 2017 29,276 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 21,800 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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DU13 WUJ is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DU13 WUJ, 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 DU13 WUJ registered?

DU13 WUJ is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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