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P5 VCE

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,813 mi
Last recorded71,813 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 VCE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 71,813 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 68,422 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 64,947 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 62,996 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 60,138 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 54,757 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 48,276 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp slightly cracked

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 42,287 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 32,761 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 21,221 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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P5 VCE is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P5 VCE, 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 P5 VCE registered?

P5 VCE is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 2013.

Is P5 VCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 VCE shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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