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H4 COG

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,044 mi
Last recorded57,044 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 COG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 57,044 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 55,325 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 53,290 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 50,843 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 50,841 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 47,292 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 44,111 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 43,580 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 40,609 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 35,075 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 29,168 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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H4 COG 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 90.9%.

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 H4 COG, 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 H4 COG registered?

H4 COG is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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The MOT history for H4 COG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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