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OE13 VBZ

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,133 mi
Last recorded52,133 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE13 VBZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 52,133 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 50,862 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 50,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 46,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 40,932 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre nail in inner tread and tyre wearing on inner edge ()

Pass 20 Sep 2022 35,818 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre nail in inner tread ()

Pass 17 Nov 2021 31,671 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 30,535 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 28,402 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 25,743 miles

front discs slightly corroded on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2018 21,600 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 16,817 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 13,664 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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OE13 VBZ 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 92.3%.

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 OE13 VBZ, 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 OE13 VBZ registered?

OE13 VBZ is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2013.

Is OE13 VBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE13 VBZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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