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MJ62 SYM

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,436 mi
Last recorded49,436 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 SYM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 49,436 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 48,268 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 45,366 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 45,365 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 42,962 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 41,231 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 40,246 miles

Front both n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber dust boots split

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1118 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1118 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 88w 1118 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1118 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

gear box oil filler plug loose

Pass 18 Jun 2019 34,953 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 32,215 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 32,215 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 27,233 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 Jun 2016 19,900 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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MJ62 SYM is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 MJ62 SYM, 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 MJ62 SYM registered?

MJ62 SYM is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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