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MX56 EMS

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,298 mi
Last recorded113,298 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 EMS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 113,298 miles

Front surface corrosion to front subframe

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear surface corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 21 May 2026 113,298 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced brace/tiebar chassis to subframe corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front surface corrosion to front subframe

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 23 May 2025 111,974 miles

Front subframe corrosion throughout

Rear corrosion throughout rear suspension

Pass 10 Jun 2024 107,932 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 105,296 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 94,318 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 79,628 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 70,340 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 55,305 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 37,488 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 21,608 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 16,911 miles

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

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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MX56 EMS is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 MX56 EMS, 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 MX56 EMS registered?

MX56 EMS is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 August 2013.

Is MX56 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX56 EMS 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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