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KP13 PVF

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,797 mi
Last recorded74,797 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP13 PVF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 74,797 miles

Corrosion on front subframe

Corrosion on rear subframe and suspension arms

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 74,797 miles

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

Corrosion on front subframe

Corrosion on rear subframe and suspension arms

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 73,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 13 Nov 2023 72,305 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on rear subframe and suspension arms

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 13 Nov 2023 72,305 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on rear subframe and suspension arms

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 15 Nov 2022 71,066 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 69,188 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 65,782 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))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 65,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 64,758 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 64,755 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 63,433 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 53,048 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 41,398 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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KP13 PVF is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KP13 PVF, 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 KP13 PVF registered?

KP13 PVF is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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