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RJ13 VHM

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,361 mi
Last recorded27,361 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ13 VHM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 27,361 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))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 27,362 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 24 Apr 2025 25,358 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 22,677 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 21,557 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 17,926 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 14,262 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 13,888 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 12,599 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 10,647 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 7,803 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 5,804 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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RJ13 VHM is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 RJ13 VHM, 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 RJ13 VHM registered?

RJ13 VHM is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 July 2013.

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