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MK13 TUH

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

23,290 mi
Last recorded23,290 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK13 TUH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 23,290 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 23,290 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 19,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low and started to crack.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Damaged but still prevents the ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre started to crack.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low and started to crack.

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 8 May 2024 15,035 miles

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

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 5 Apr 2023 9,053 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 8,794 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small hole - evidence of grease seeping out (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 8,365 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 7,757 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 7,757 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 7,313 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 6,953 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 6,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 5,706 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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MK13 TUH is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MK13 TUH, 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 MK13 TUH registered?

MK13 TUH is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 2013.

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The MOT history for MK13 TUH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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