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J121 TRA

2013 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

79,923 mi
Last recorded79,923 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ121 TRA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 79,923 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear suspension has surface rust

Fail 27 Nov 2025 79,923 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear suspension has surface rust

Pass 11 Dec 2024 67,843 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 55,503 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 54,337 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 52,820 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 51,270 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 49,368 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 46,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 42,636 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 36,664 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 27,881 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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J121 TRA is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,798cc 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 J121 TRA, 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 J121 TRA registered?

J121 TRA is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 July 2013.

Is J121 TRA safe to buy?

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