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M500 FEV

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,151 mi
Last recorded42,151 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 FEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 42,151 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 7 Nov 2024 40,749 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 14 Nov 2023 38,840 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 35,960 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 35,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 34,019 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S/F & N/S/F (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S/R & N/S/R (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 34,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S/F & N/S/F (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S/R & N/S/R (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 32,111 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 29,686 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 25,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front brake pads look thin / worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear discs are pitted & look unevenly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear brake pads look thin / low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 20,262 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 14,658 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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M500 FEV is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M500 FEV, 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 M500 FEV registered?

M500 FEV is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 2013.

Is M500 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 FEV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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