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NG62 ESV

2013 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,410 mi
Last recorded52,410 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG62 ESV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 52,410 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 52,390 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 47,978 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 47,970 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 46,726 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 46,713 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 44,267 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 41,613 miles

Exhaust system/catalytic convertor heat shield/insulator deteriorated and insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash-cam

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

Rear Brake disc inner faces corroded

Suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2023 41,613 miles

Exhaust system/catalytic convertor heat shield/insulator deteriorated and insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash-cam

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

Rear Brake disc inner faces corroded

Suspension components corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 38,130 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 35,105 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 32,407 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 26,961 miles

All four tyres have surface cracks between treads

Pass 16 Jan 2018 23,099 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 18,989 miles

Both front wiper blade rubbers split

Pass 22 Jan 2016 14,129 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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NG62 ESV is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NG62 ESV, 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 NG62 ESV registered?

NG62 ESV is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2013.

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