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L3 RLB

2013 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,789 mi
Last recorded51,789 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 RLB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2026 51,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 50,309 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 48,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 47,775 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 46,442 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides rears. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 45,292 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 44,296 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 42,225 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 37,020 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2017 30,550 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 24,831 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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L3 RLB is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L3 RLB, 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 L3 RLB registered?

L3 RLB is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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