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OB55 MJB

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

64,835 mi
Last recorded64,835 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOB55 MJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 64,835 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 64,835 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 58,985 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 56,988 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 54,327 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 51,133 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 48,654 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 47,474 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 44,991 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 42,807 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 40,550 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 27,896 miles

All tyre valves cracked

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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OB55 MJB is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 OB55 MJB, 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 OB55 MJB registered?

OB55 MJB is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2013.

Is OB55 MJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OB55 MJB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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