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MX13 CMX

2013 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,431 mi
Last recorded36,431 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX13 CMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2026 36,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced strengthening sections corroded through that brace between the lateral arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 35,160 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 33,847 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 32,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 30,709 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 30,709 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

front subframe heavily undersealed

rear subframe heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Aug 2022 30,706 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

front subframe heavily undersealed

rear subframe heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Aug 2021 28,714 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 26,734 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 24,001 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 20,795 miles

Front inner pads wearing thin and discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 16,690 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 13,343 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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MX13 CMX is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 MX13 CMX, 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 MX13 CMX registered?

MX13 CMX is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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The MOT history for MX13 CMX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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