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K2 MKE

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,068 mi
Last recorded63,068 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 MKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 63,068 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 63,065 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken TOP COIL BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 63,028 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened O/S/R Subframe support bracket excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened O/S/R part of the subframe has a hole and is weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine noise at 2nd fast idle

Pass 14 Feb 2025 57,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 51,578 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 49,177 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust centre section at rear diff cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2022 46,363 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 46,363 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 40,013 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 40,012 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 36,848 miles

engine oil leak (sump plug ?)

Fail 21 Feb 2020 36,847 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant level below minimum

engine oil leak (sump plug ?)

engine oil level below minimum 2,5 L add during the test

Pass 19 Feb 2019 32,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4k/6k (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4k/6k (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 25,495 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 18,774 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 13,456 miles

front wipers torn at ends

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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K2 MKE is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K2 MKE, 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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K2 MKE is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 February 2013.

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