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GL13 YCB

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,848 mi
Last recorded67,848 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL13 YCB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2026 67,848 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 65,743 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 62,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front fog light lens damaged

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 60,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 55,768 miles

Central Front Lower Chassis strengthening plate / cross brace corroding (bolt-on)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 52,834 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 52,286 miles

offside seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 2 Apr 2019 48,535 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 47,328 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 45,643 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 36,025 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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GL13 YCB is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL13 YCB, 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 GL13 YCB registered?

GL13 YCB is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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