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ML13 RYJ

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,145 mi
Last recorded57,145 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML13 RYJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 57,145 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 55,954 miles

Oil leak gearbox

Fail 3 Jul 2024 55,954 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (Also split open on outer sidewall) 2054517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak gearbox

Pass 19 May 2023 53,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads (205/45x17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 48,896 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 48,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 47,349 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 46,689 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 43,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 37,141 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 33,276 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 33,276 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 27,623 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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ML13 RYJ 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 ML13 RYJ, 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 ML13 RYJ registered?

ML13 RYJ is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 May 2013.

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