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H5 MXE

2013 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,774 mi
Last recorded78,774 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 MXE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 78,774 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 78,746 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 77,166 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 75,296 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 73,726 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 73,726 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 71,190 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 68,591 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 66,517 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 54,975 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 42,247 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 28,743 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 8 May 2017 28,741 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 5 Apr 2016 13,941 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 13,921 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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H5 MXE is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H5 MXE, 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 H5 MXE registered?

H5 MXE is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 April 2013.

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