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PL13 LHJ

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,818 mi
Last recorded39,818 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL13 LHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 39,818 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 39,707 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 38,610 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 37,213 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 37,211 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Co and lambda high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 36,861 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 35,132 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 33,261 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 28,182 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 24,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated punctured unrepairable (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 20,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 15,398 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 LHJ is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LHJ, 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 PL13 LHJ registered?

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

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