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MK13 TXC

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

11,954 mi
Last recorded11,954 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK13 TXC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 11,954 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 11,951 miles

Obligatory mirror missing Interior mirror (3.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2025 11,912 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 11,830 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 11,745 miles

corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 16 May 2023 11,744 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 16 May 2022 11,692 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 11,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective fronts smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 11,267 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 10,772 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 10,338 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 10,004 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 9,478 miles

slight surface corrosion and scoring on brake discs

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 TXC is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MK13 TXC, 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 TXC registered?

MK13 TXC is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is MK13 TXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK13 TXC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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