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S21 TTB

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,232 mi
Last recorded25,232 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 TTB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 25,232 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 25,232 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 97,221 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 24,148 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 95,048 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 23,741 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 34,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens starting to fade (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens starting to fade (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 34,156 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 92,177 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 92,177 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 21,664 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 89,007 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 19,461 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 19,461 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 86,482 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 86,482 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 18,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 79,707 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 15,724 miles

both rear tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 15 Feb 2019 69,523 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 12,838 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 12,838 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2018 56,641 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 9,729 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre tread

Pass 8 Mar 2017 44,930 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 7,254 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 33,780 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 21,071 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 14,543 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 11,432 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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S21 TTB is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S21 TTB, 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 S21 TTB registered?

S21 TTB is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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