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MX55 MOR

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

34,972 mi
Last recorded34,972 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 MOR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 34,972 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 32,908 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 32,907 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 29,519 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 29,397 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 27,696 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 27,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 25,640 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 23,367 miles

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

tyres slightly perished between treads

Fail 4 Mar 2020 23,367 miles

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

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

tyres slightly perished between treads

Pass 15 Mar 2019 18,723 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 14,688 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 11,957 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 9,559 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

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 MOR is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MX55 MOR, 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 MX55 MOR registered?

MX55 MOR is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 January 2013.

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