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K5 JHK

2013 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,280 mi
Last recorded96,280 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 JHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 96,280 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 89,584 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 89,584 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 83,357 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 83,357 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 76,375 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 68,653 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 59,360 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 53,562 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 43,751 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 35,356 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 28,625 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 21,720 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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K5 JHK is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 K5 JHK, 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 K5 JHK registered?

K5 JHK is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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