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PL13 LKN

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

29,651 mi
Last recorded29,651 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL13 LKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 29,651 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 28,588 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 27,138 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 25,730 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 23,925 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 23,921 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible product on number plate (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2021 22,932 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 19,708 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 18,505 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracked not to chord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracked not to chord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 17,348 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 16,052 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 3,592 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 LKN is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PL13 LKN, 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 LKN is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 2013.

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