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OO03 SSG

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,091 mi
Last recorded95,091 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO03 SSG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 95,091 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 95,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3mm bald on inner edge 2054517 88w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 75,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 57,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 44,193 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 42,571 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 42,568 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 42,314 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 33,335 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 25,553 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 23,438 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 22,013 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 20,845 miles

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

corrosion to front disc

Pass 2 Mar 2016 18,295 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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OO03 SSG is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OO03 SSG, 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 OO03 SSG registered?

OO03 SSG is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2013.

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