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OY13 NZG

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,084 mi
Last recorded47,084 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY13 NZG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 47,084 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2026 47,067 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 45,956 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 44,625 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arms, shocks, support bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 43,554 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple components highly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 42,230 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 42,230 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 41,035 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides are cracking in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2021 41,032 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides are cracking in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2020 40,010 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 38,260 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 36,312 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 33,288 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 29,117 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 29,107 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 29,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50 16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 30 Apr 2016 29,037 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50 16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

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 NZG is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OY13 NZG, 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 NZG registered?

OY13 NZG is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 2013.

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