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PJ13 JZX

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,077 mi
Last recorded71,077 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ13 JZX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 71,077 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 71,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak leaking down side of shock (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak leaking down side of shock (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2025 67,349 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 62,336 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 62,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged splitting (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2023 52,929 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 46,368 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 37,973 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 30,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 23,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 19,896 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Cracking In Treads And Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 14,845 miles

N/S/F Alloy has slight damage

Pass 1 Mar 2017 14,561 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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PJ13 JZX is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PJ13 JZX, 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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PJ13 JZX is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2013.

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