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LF13 YJK

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

53,268 mi
Last recorded53,268 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 YJK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 53,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 53,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 50,825 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 48,446 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 44,193 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 40,450 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 37,481 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 35,948 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 33,999 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 31,203 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm sidewall perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 28,474 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 25,290 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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LF13 YJK is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 LF13 YJK, 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 LF13 YJK registered?

LF13 YJK is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 May 2013.

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The MOT history for LF13 YJK 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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