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MFZ 779

2013 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,842 mi
Last recorded50,842 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFZ 779
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 50,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2026 50,836 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 50,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 48,088 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 45,817 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 45,817 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 44,245 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 44,245 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 42,492 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 36,803 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 30,544 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 26,994 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 21,433 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 14,160 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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MFZ 779 is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 MFZ 779, 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 MFZ 779 registered?

MFZ 779 is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 2013.

Is MFZ 779 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFZ 779 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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