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JL61 SUE

2013 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

25,229 mi
Last recorded25,229 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL61 SUE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 25,229 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 23,592 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 21,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 19,548 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 17,928 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 16,493 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 15,720 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 15,718 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 13,618 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 10,859 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished on the tread

Pass 15 May 2017 9,706 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 8,086 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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JL61 SUE 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 JL61 SUE, 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 JL61 SUE registered?

JL61 SUE is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 June 2013.

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