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MX55 MZX

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,640 mi
Last recorded46,640 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 MZX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 46,640 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 44,901 miles

HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 14 May 2024 43,467 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 40,762 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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 5 May 2022 38,361 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 36,280 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 34,843 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 30,172 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 26,081 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 21,597 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre edges wearing

Pass 14 May 2016 17,178 miles

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 14 May 2016 17,175 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear discs in poor condition

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 MZX is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 MZX, 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 MZX registered?

MX55 MZX is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 May 2013.

Is MX55 MZX safe to buy?

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