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MR05 RMS

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,357 mi
Last recorded39,357 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR05 RMS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 39,357 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 37,729 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 34,972 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 34,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear anti roll bar dust covers perished

Pass 4 Feb 2023 32,009 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 27,871 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 24,479 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 24,435 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 21,515 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 21,515 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 14 May 2019 18,401 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 13,934 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 11,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking and perishing across tread

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking and perishing across tread

Offside Front Tyre cracking and perishing across tread

Offside Rear Tyre cracking and perishing across tread

Pass 23 Sep 2016 8,846 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 8,743 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 6,812 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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MR05 RMS is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MR05 RMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MR05 RMS registered?

MR05 RMS is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 March 2013.

Is MR05 RMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR05 RMS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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