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PN13 AZP

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,625 mi
Last recorded85,625 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN13 AZP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 85,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Required very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Required very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 85,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Required very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Required very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 81,144 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 81,142 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 75,274 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 70,760 miles

Corrosion to suspension, exhaust and coil springs

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Various engine leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and brake discs heavily corroding on faces (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 66,042 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, coils and brake discs

Various oil leaks

Pass 17 Mar 2021 60,205 miles

Various oil leaks

Pass 20 Mar 2020 52,680 miles

Oil leaks

Fail 20 Mar 2020 52,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leaks

Pass 29 Mar 2019 43,083 miles

Front tyres cracking

Rear tyres low

Pass 26 Mar 2018 34,762 miles

rear tyres cracked and splitting

Pass 28 Mar 2017 27,184 miles

Tyres perishing

Pass 8 Mar 2016 19,806 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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PN13 AZP is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PN13 AZP, 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 PN13 AZP registered?

PN13 AZP is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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