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MA13 UUP

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,425 mi
Last recorded51,425 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA13 UUP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 51,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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 3 Apr 2025 48,230 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 43,706 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 41,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing No cords showing at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No cords showing at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing No cords showing at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing No cords showing at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No cords showing at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 41,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing No cords showing at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No cords showing at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing No cords showing at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing No cords showing at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No cords showing at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 41,036 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 41,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 39,337 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 37,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 35,015 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 32,181 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 25,443 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Feb 2016 21,428 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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MA13 UUP is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 MA13 UUP, 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 MA13 UUP registered?

MA13 UUP is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is MA13 UUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA13 UUP 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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