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PL13 EWR

2013 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,525 mi
Last recorded115,525 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL13 EWR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 115,525 miles

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2026 115,500 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/4517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged

underside of vehicle corroding including suspension components

Pass 3 Apr 2025 108,368 miles

FRONT BUMPER HAS DAMAGE.

N/S FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.( SLIGHT FLICKER ).

REAR LINK ROD BALL JOINTS WORN .

REAR SUB-FRAME HAS CORROSION AND BUSHES PERISHING.

REAR SUB-FRAME TIE BARS CORRODED. ( ADVISE REPLACING ).

SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHING.

Fail 3 Apr 2025 108,359 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

FRONT BUMPER HAS DAMAGE.

N/S FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.( SLIGHT FLICKER ).

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

REAR LINK ROD BALL JOINTS WORN .

REAR SUB-FRAME HAS CORROSION AND BUSHES PERISHING.

REAR SUB-FRAME TIE BARS CORRODED. ( ADVISE REPLACING ).

SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHING.

Pass 3 Apr 2024 102,544 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 91,245 miles

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

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

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

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

rear subframe support brackets corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2023 91,245 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of rear tyres (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 large bulges on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

rear subframe support brackets corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2022 84,499 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 84,482 miles

Front Both front brake back plates rotten

Rear brake guards missing

rusty sub frames front and rear

Pass 19 Jul 2021 84,432 miles

Front Both front brake disc cover plates corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2020 83,909 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 83,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn On inner side of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn On inner side of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 76,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 66,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 54,145 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 44,647 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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PL13 EWR is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL13 EWR, 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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PL13 EWR is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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