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MX55 JAM

2013 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,225 mi
Last recorded51,225 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 JAM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 51,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 49,498 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 48,182 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 46,278 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 46,275 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn In Addition - Bottom Dust Cover Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn In Addition - Bottom Dust Cover Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 44,102 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 40,287 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 38,814 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 35,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 30,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 25,159 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 23,964 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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MX55 JAM is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 MX55 JAM, 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 MX55 JAM registered?

MX55 JAM is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 2013.

Is MX55 JAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX55 JAM 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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