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N5 SVR

2013 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,304 mi
Last recorded51,304 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 SVR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 51,304 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 47,913 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 46,675 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 46,017 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 44,871 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 44,871 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 43,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 41,988 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides(NS and OS) have light misting of oil on them. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 40,010 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 34,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres wearing on edges and perishing

Pass 23 Jan 2017 33,246 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 33,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 27,789 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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N5 SVR is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 N5 SVR, 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 N5 SVR registered?

N5 SVR is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2013.

Is N5 SVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 SVR 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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