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MX57 SFX

2013 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,392 mi
Last recorded41,392 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX57 SFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 41,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 37,695 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Fail 28 Jul 2025 37,695 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2024 33,676 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 33,434 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 32,240 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 32,067 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 32,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 31,674 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 27,433 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 23,153 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2019 23,137 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 18,669 miles

Nearside Front tyre split on wall

Nearside Rear tyre split on wall

Offside Front tyre split on wall

Offside Rear tyre split on wall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 12,335 miles

all 4 tyres have slight cracking on outside wall

Pass 14 Apr 2016 8,632 miles

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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MX57 SFX is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MX57 SFX, 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 MX57 SFX registered?

MX57 SFX is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 May 2013.

Is MX57 SFX safe to buy?

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