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GV 9297

2013 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

53,637 mi
Last recorded53,637 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV 9297
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 53,637 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 52,604 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 52,557 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 51,327 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 48,271 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 44,377 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 44,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 41,335 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 31,465 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))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 19,285 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 13,810 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 10,817 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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GV 9297 is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 GV 9297, 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 GV 9297 registered?

GV 9297 is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is GV 9297 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV 9297 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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