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LM13 AEP

2013 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,018 mi
Last recorded92,018 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM13 AEP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 92,018 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 88,844 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 84,895 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 84,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 81,869 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 78,466 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 74,663 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 70,202 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 65,693 miles

Both front wiper blades beginning to smear windscreen

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 65,693 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Gear box fill level bung is loose allowing oil to pass (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front wiper blades beginning to smear windscreen

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 47,094 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 47,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 29,243 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 29,243 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 16,930 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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LM13 AEP is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LM13 AEP, 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 LM13 AEP registered?

LM13 AEP is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 May 2013.

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