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GK13 GWV

2013 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,410 mi
Last recorded78,410 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK13 GWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 78,410 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 72,154 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 67,151 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2022 62,064 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing ()

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2022 62,062 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing ()

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 55,871 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 55,871 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 48,359 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 43,352 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 36,924 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 28,404 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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GK13 GWV is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GK13 GWV, 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 GK13 GWV registered?

GK13 GWV is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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