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ML13 RZA

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,649 mi
Last recorded78,649 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 78,649 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 76,817 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 74,434 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tread ()

Pass 31 May 2022 72,481 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 72,481 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 69,708 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 66,111 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 61,488 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 54,562 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 49,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2016 43,225 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 RZA is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 ML13 RZA, 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 RZA registered?

ML13 RZA is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 May 2013.

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