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MK13 TVT

2013 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,784 mi
Last recorded52,784 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK13 TVT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 52,784 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 52,398 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 52,398 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 49,915 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 45,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 41,668 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre sidewall as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 38,325 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 35,441 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 32,074 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 27,487 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 22,959 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 20,139 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 TVT is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TVT, 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 TVT registered?

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

Is MK13 TVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK13 TVT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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