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N20 LCM

2013 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,263 mi
Last recorded67,263 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 LCM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 67,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 64,942 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 64,931 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking union at caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened stabilizer bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened stabilizer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 61,066 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 61,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 56,623 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear general corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle

Fail 15 Dec 2022 56,615 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear general corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle

Pass 23 Dec 2021 52,208 miles

Central Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Reinforcement plate corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 47,125 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 47,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 41,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 33,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 27,413 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 20,713 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 20,713 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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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N20 LCM is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N20 LCM, 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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N20 LCM is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 2013.

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