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J31 DJP

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,637 mi
Last recorded52,637 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 DJP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 52,637 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 50,538 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes Starting To Show Signs Of Wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R Tyre Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2025 50,537 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear Brake Imbalance 56% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes Starting To Show Signs Of Wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R Tyre Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 46,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 42,620 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 42,611 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 38,495 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 37,880 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 35,923 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 34,394 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2018 32,508 miles

Front Inner BRAKE DISC CORROIDED,

Pass 29 Sep 2017 27,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 21,216 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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J31 DJP 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 J31 DJP, 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 J31 DJP registered?

J31 DJP is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 2013.

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