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LP13 EGJ

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,208 mi
Last recorded70,208 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP13 EGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 70,208 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/R & O/S/R 3X rear boots each side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front shock absorber dust boots split & fallen down

slight binding on rear brakes O/S & N/S

Pass 2 Oct 2024 67,823 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 64,788 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded and pitted on Inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe attachment arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe attachment arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 61,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 61,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 58,912 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 58,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 56,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 52,676 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 52,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 48,783 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering wheel air bag cover split

windscreen wipers slightly poor at clearing

Fail 19 Sep 2018 48,783 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

steering wheel air bag cover split

windscreen wipers slightly poor at clearing

Pass 20 Sep 2017 45,165 miles

Nearside under side chassis split open

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake pads approx. 75% worn

Pass 27 Sep 2016 41,387 miles

SMALL STONE CHIPS TO WINDSCREEN ZONE A & B

Pass 28 Jul 2016 41,365 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 41,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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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LP13 EGJ is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LP13 EGJ, 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 LP13 EGJ registered?

LP13 EGJ is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 July 2013.

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