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RE13 FVS

2013 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,435 mi
Last recorded53,435 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE13 FVS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 53,435 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 53,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 44,948 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 37,532 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 37,532 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad down to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 37,250 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 35,793 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 32,705 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 29,018 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 25,522 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 22,480 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 16,976 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front pads 50-60% worn

some corrosion on rear discs

some perishing in tread lines of tyres

Pass 20 May 2016 13,820 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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RE13 FVS is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RE13 FVS, 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 RE13 FVS registered?

RE13 FVS is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 2013.

Is RE13 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE13 FVS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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