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MK13 YAD

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,696 mi
Last recorded90,696 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK13 YAD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 90,696 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 90,359 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2024 84,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 66,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2022 62,436 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 55,265 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 May 2021 55,265 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2020 49,723 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 42,418 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 35,274 miles

Front discs corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides...205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 29,238 miles

Offside Front tyre has cut in but no cords exsposed

Pass 12 Mar 2016 20,446 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 YAD is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 YAD, 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 YAD registered?

MK13 YAD is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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