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J27 ERP

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,366 mi
Last recorded53,366 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 ERP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 53,366 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 43,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 41,695 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 13 Mar 2023 38,672 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 35,618 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 34,099 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 33,205 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 27,641 miles

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

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

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

Rear all rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 24,982 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 21,339 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 17,445 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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J27 ERP is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J27 ERP, 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 J27 ERP registered?

J27 ERP is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2013.

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