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H21 VSN

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,116 mi
Last recorded48,116 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH21 VSN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 48,116 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 45,518 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe crossmember brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe crossmember brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 44,669 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 44,581 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 43,856 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 42,842 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 41,598 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 40,692 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 38,973 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test REAR VIEW MIRROR

Pass 2 Mar 2018 36,421 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2018 36,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2017 34,688 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 32,500 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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H21 VSN 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 92.3%.

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 H21 VSN, 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 H21 VSN registered?

H21 VSN is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 2013.

Is H21 VSN safe to buy?

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