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RS13 SAM

2013 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,540 mi
Last recorded37,540 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS13 SAM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2025 37,540 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coil over spring covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2024 35,381 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 30,574 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 27,155 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened marked with yellow chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened marked with yellow chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 22,240 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sillcovers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2020 21,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 11 Nov 2019 20,850 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 19,364 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 17,332 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyre tread areas perishing

Pass 1 Nov 2016 13,766 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 9,311 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 8,281 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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RS13 SAM is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RS13 SAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RS13 SAM registered?

RS13 SAM is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is RS13 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RS13 SAM shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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