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LR13 DFO

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

34,878 mi
Last recorded34,878 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR13 DFO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 34,878 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 34,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2025 31,940 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 31,940 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 30,338 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 29,216 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 26,487 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 24,517 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 22,103 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 19,962 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 17,145 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 10,165 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 8,448 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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LR13 DFO is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LR13 DFO, 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 LR13 DFO registered?

LR13 DFO is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is LR13 DFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR13 DFO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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