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M13 TXA

1996 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,225 mi
Last recorded65,225 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 TXA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 65,225 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 65,225 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 65,198 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 65,198 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 65,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Surface corrosion rear suspension components

Pass 20 Jul 2022 64,454 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch under wing some corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 64,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm front pin loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch under wing some corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 64,136 miles

Front subframe starting to corrode

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear slight corrosion on inner wheel arch

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 63,505 miles

Front subframe starting to corrode

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on brake disc faces

Pass 25 Jul 2019 63,190 miles

Front subframe starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jul 2018 61,759 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 61,759 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 61,085 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 61,085 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 59,799 miles

Offside Rear inner sill damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2015 58,965 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre's heavily cracked on side walls

Pass 11 Jul 2014 58,388 miles

nearside front lower wing corroded

nearside front tyre cracked on sidewalls but not to cord

offside front lower wing corroded

offside front tyre cracked on sidewalls but not to cord

Fail 8 Jul 2014 58,388 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front lower wing corroded

nearside front tyre cracked on sidewalls but not to cord

offside front lower wing corroded

offside front tyre cracked on sidewalls but not to cord

Pass 2 Jul 2013 57,524 miles

both front lower wings corroded

front tyres side walls cracking slightly

Fail 1 Jul 2013 57,524 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front lower wings corroded

front tyres side walls cracking slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2012 54,086 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 48,676 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 42,448 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 37,361 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 31,695 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 27,186 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 26,966 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 26,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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M13 TXA is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 86,097 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 M13 TXA, 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 30 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M13 TXA registered?

M13 TXA is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for M13 TXA shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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