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MX54 LOR

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,941 mi
Last recorded50,941 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX54 LOR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 50,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 48,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 42,099 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 36,913 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 35,106 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 34,438 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 30,571 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 30,571 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 22,808 miles

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

rear discs rusty

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2018 19,179 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 19,179 miles

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

NSF wiper split

Rear anti roll bar links creaking

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 14,870 miles

rear brakes discs rusty on inner surfaces

Fail 2 Mar 2017 14,870 miles

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

all brake discs rusty on inner surfaces

Pass 24 Mar 2016 11,105 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 11,105 miles

Electrical wiring insecure negative battery terminal (1.9.2a)

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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MX54 LOR is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MX54 LOR, 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 MX54 LOR registered?

MX54 LOR is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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