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R21 MAF

2013 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,782 mi
Last recorded22,782 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 MAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 22,782 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2025 22,781 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 22,589 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 22,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front advice to change soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 20,100 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 18,223 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 18,223 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH REAR LINKS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BOTH REAR (D) BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ALL FOUR TYRES WALL ARE PERISHED SPLIT THE HOLE OF THE SECOMFRONCE OF WALL. SIZE (205/45/R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2019 16,248 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 14,280 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 11,387 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 8,646 miles

Nearside Rear has a nail in it

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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R21 MAF is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R21 MAF, 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 R21 MAF registered?

R21 MAF is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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