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LV63 ABZ

2013 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,844 mi
Last recorded98,844 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV63 ABZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 98,844 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Knock evident in rolling road. No evidence of play found at time of test. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe/body brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe/body brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 84,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 84,391 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation 74kgf NS / 131kgf OS (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 77,690 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 69,932 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 63,054 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 56,349 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 56,349 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 47,111 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 36,247 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 36,247 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 24,589 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 20,583 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 20,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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LV63 ABZ is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc 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 LV63 ABZ, 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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LV63 ABZ is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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