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N3 LPO

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,288 mi
Last recorded81,288 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 LPO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 81,288 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 81,185 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 72,973 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 69,308 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 69,308 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 67,192 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 63,834 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 62,196 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 59,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing and damage to outer side wall,recommend replace.. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak rear diff..

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

Pass 17 Sep 2019 53,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 43,517 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to 1.5mm - recommend replacing soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 33,410 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 26,464 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both strong advise (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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N3 LPO is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N3 LPO, 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 N3 LPO registered?

N3 LPO is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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The MOT history for N3 LPO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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