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N17 MGB

2013 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,704 mi
Last recorded48,704 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 MGB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2026 48,704 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 43,983 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 43,759 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 34,926 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 24,833 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 24,573 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 24,095 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 23,759 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 23,319 miles

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))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 22,658 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 22,044 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 21,334 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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N17 MGB 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 100%.

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 N17 MGB, 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 N17 MGB registered?

N17 MGB is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 2013.

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