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LV13 DDE

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,007 mi
Last recorded98,007 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV13 DDE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 98,007 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front door check strap damaged

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 93,075 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 89,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing+ damaged on inner side wall!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 83,986 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 83,986 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 77,461 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 77,461 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 69,108 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 57,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split/smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tail light cluster damaged, no white light visible.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split/smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit 2-3mm (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))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 57,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split/smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tail light cluster damaged, no white light visible.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split/smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit 2-3mm (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 24 Apr 2018 48,312 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking and starting to wear smooth on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on both edges, cracking and close to wear bars

Fail 24 Apr 2018 48,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cracking and starting to wear smooth on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on both edges, cracking and close to wear bars

Pass 18 Apr 2017 38,329 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front tyre tread cracking

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking and wearing smooth on edges

Pass 19 Apr 2016 28,312 miles

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LV13 DDE is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LV13 DDE, 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 LV13 DDE registered?

LV13 DDE is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 2013.

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