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LC13 ULJ

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,517 mi
Last recorded51,517 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 ULJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 51,517 miles

both front tyres cracked in tread

Fail 27 Apr 2026 51,517 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

both front tyres cracked in tread

Pass 16 May 2025 50,074 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 48,190 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 46,562 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 44,891 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 43,197 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 41,714 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 40,460 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 38,516 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 36,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 34,353 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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LC13 ULJ is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 LC13 ULJ, 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 LC13 ULJ registered?

LC13 ULJ is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 August 2013.

Is LC13 ULJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC13 ULJ 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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