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MX51 WEM

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

28,213 mi
Last recorded28,213 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 WEM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 28,213 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 26,942 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 26,637 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 26,476 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 26,475 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 26,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 26,097 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 25,159 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 21,310 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 19,956 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 17,141 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 15,160 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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MX51 WEM is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 MX51 WEM, 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 MX51 WEM registered?

MX51 WEM is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is MX51 WEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 WEM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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