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MA13 XFO

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,916 mi
Last recorded50,916 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA13 XFO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 50,916 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both showing slight deterioration (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 49,691 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 48,473 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arms rear bushes delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 48,160 miles

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

o/s washer poor

Pass 14 Aug 2023 47,619 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slight perishing to treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s washer poor

Pass 12 May 2022 46,770 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

slight deterioration to front tyres

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Fail 12 May 2022 46,770 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

deterioration to wiper blades

slight deterioration to front tyres

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 21 Feb 2020 46,591 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 45,416 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 42,265 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 42,265 miles

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

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

Engine oil level low!

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 29,723 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 29,723 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 20,859 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 XFO is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XFO, 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 XFO registered?

MA13 XFO is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 2013.

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