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LO04 MCW

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,654 mi
Last recorded76,654 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO04 MCW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 76,654 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 73,323 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 73,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 69,028 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 65,231 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 60,622 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 56,117 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 49,037 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 43,117 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 42,385 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 35,256 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

N/S F TYRE DAMAGED ON SIDE WALL

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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LO04 MCW is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LO04 MCW, 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 LO04 MCW registered?

LO04 MCW is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 2013.

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The MOT history for LO04 MCW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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