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OY13 DAU

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,388 mi
Last recorded41,388 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY13 DAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 41,388 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2026 41,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 41,213 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 40,872 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 39,002 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 36,962 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 32,730 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 26,858 miles

all 4 tyres have side wall cracks.

Pass 8 May 2018 24,850 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 22,472 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 17,393 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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OY13 DAU is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 OY13 DAU, 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 OY13 DAU registered?

OY13 DAU is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 June 2013.

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