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GU13 VHW

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,905 mi
Last recorded42,905 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU13 VHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 42,905 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2025 40,739 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 37,405 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 34,216 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 33,023 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 32,925 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2021 31,140 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 29,346 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 25,551 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 21,166 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 18,162 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 14,294 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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GU13 VHW is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GU13 VHW, 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 GU13 VHW registered?

GU13 VHW is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 June 2013.

Is GU13 VHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU13 VHW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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