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LJ63 MWE

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,274 mi
Last recorded43,274 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 43,274 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 43,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 40,991 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 37,940 miles

both front wipers need cleaning/ and or attention

Pass 10 Aug 2023 35,324 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 32,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 29,328 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 29,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 26,624 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 23,578 miles

Rear Boot full at time of test

Fail 9 Aug 2019 23,578 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Boot full at time of test

Pass 13 Aug 2018 19,676 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 16,789 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on side wall not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 12,308 miles

battery terminals found lose !!! tightened.

r/n/s tyre is curbed

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 MWE is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 MWE, 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 MWE registered?

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

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