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KT13 XXR

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,578 mi
Last recorded83,578 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT13 XXR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 83,578 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 78,563 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 78,563 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 74,907 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 74,907 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 69,188 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 64,575 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 60,475 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 55,611 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 55,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 48,486 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 48,486 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 39,658 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 32,651 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

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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KT13 XXR is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 KT13 XXR, 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 KT13 XXR registered?

KT13 XXR is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 2013.

Is KT13 XXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT13 XXR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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