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LAU 24L

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

37,421 mi
Last recorded37,421 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAU 24L
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 37,421 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 37,022 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 36,300 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 31,059 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 25,543 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 20,294 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 20,294 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 18,838 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 12,572 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 10,446 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 7,388 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 6,345 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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LAU 24L is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LAU 24L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LAU 24L?

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What year was LAU 24L registered?

LAU 24L is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2013.

Is LAU 24L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAU 24L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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