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NU13 LJZ

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,693 mi
Last recorded107,693 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU13 LJZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 107,693 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 107,693 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 106,398 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

headlight images vague

Fail 29 Oct 2024 106,397 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

headlight images vague

Pass 26 Oct 2023 105,701 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

headlight images vague

Pass 4 Nov 2022 104,705 miles

Central Front panel/member bolted to chassis rails below gear box corrodded

Nearside Rear Lower subframe brace bar corrodded

Offside Rear Lower subframe brace bar corrodded

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 104,705 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Front panel/member bolted to chassis rails below gear box corrodded

Nearside Rear Lower subframe brace bar corrodded

Offside Rear Lower subframe brace bar corrodded

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 101,958 miles

Front registration plate secured by cable-ties

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen: slight damage outside swept area

Pass 25 Jun 2020 96,848 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 85,466 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 70,083 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 55,225 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 40,078 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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NU13 LJZ is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NU13 LJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU13 LJZ registered?

NU13 LJZ is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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The MOT history for NU13 LJZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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