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K500 DRB

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests41 (30 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate73.2%

Mileage

78,605 mi
Last recorded78,605 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 DRB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

30 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 78,605 miles

Light underbody corrosion to various steering & suspension components - front & rear, including suspension arms, wheel hubs, subframes & steering arms

Nearside Rear Light external body corrosion - nearside wheel arch area & lower sill - not weakening body structure or integrity - unable to worsen with finger & thumb pressure

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 78,601 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Light underbody corrosion to various steering & suspension components - front & rear, including suspension arms, wheel hubs, subframes & steering arms

Nearside Rear Light external body corrosion - nearside wheel arch area & lower sill - not weakening body structure or integrity - unable to worsen with finger & thumb pressure

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2026 101,303 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 99,315 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 99,303 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 78,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Light corrosion to external wheel arch area

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

Fail 2 May 2025 78,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Light corrosion to external wheel arch area

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 96,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2024 76,962 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 76,960 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 91,359 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 91,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 76,374 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 84,975 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 84,974 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 75,810 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 82,200 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 75,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 87,528 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion to rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Suspect bulb starting to fail (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 68,427 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 73,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

o/s/f tyre showing signs of seperation on inner sidewall

Pass 28 Jul 2018 57,342 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 72,950 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 72,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected box section under wing marked (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2017 50,370 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 72,030 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 72,028 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 37,643 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 37,643 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 71,206 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 69,656 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 69,656 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2014 67,616 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 60,075 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 53,578 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 46,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 40,711 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 40,711 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 39,971 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 35,789 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 35,411 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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K500 DRB is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.2%.

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 K500 DRB, 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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K500 DRB is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 August 2013.

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