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JB56 ORD

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

61,275 mi
Last recorded61,275 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB56 ORD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 61,275 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 61,275 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 May 2023 51,197 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2023 51,195 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 43,351 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 43,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 40,145 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 40,143 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn very corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn very corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 38,135 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 38,133 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 32,561 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 32,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 27,189 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 21,139 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 21,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 18,867 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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JB56 ORD is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 JB56 ORD, 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 JB56 ORD registered?

JB56 ORD is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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