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NU13 LKE

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,332 mi
Last recorded64,332 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU13 LKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 64,332 miles

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

under covers and under seal covering obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jan 2025 59,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays obscouring some components

Pass 30 Jan 2024 53,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 48,060 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 41,710 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 41,228 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 41,181 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 39,213 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 35,146 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 32,686 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 29,545 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 25,537 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 LKE is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LKE, 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 NU13 LKE registered?

NU13 LKE is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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