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LJ63 MVM

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,164 mi
Last recorded32,164 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 MVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 32,164 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all FOUR tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/f tyre starting to get low in tread on edge

Pass 20 Mar 2025 29,823 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 28,091 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 26,493 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 24,155 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 20,427 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 17,260 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 16,920 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Jul 2016 16,920 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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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LJ63 MVM is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LJ63 MVM, 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 LJ63 MVM registered?

LJ63 MVM is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2013.

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