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M500 MXC

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,000 mi
Last recorded38,000 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 MXC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 38,000 miles

Front Both shock absorber gators perished and split

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2019 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2019 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2019 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2019 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 36,155 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 34,389 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 32,748 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 32,748 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 31,312 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 29,226 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 27,578 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 25,164 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 23,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 23,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 21,447 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 19,018 miles

Front nearside/offside tyre tread wearing on edges

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 MXC is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc 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 M500 MXC, 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 MXC registered?

M500 MXC is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is M500 MXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 MXC 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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