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LJ63 MVW

2013 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,700 mi
Last recorded75,700 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 MVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 75,700 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 75,700 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 64,031 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 64,031 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 54,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 45,998 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 45,437 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 42,147 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 42,147 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 38,664 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 31,279 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 26,351 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split, but clears the screen.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2017 21,791 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 18,672 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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LJ63 MVW is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MVW, 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 MVW registered?

LJ63 MVW is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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