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S400 SPB

2013 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,752 mi
Last recorded54,752 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS400 SPB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 54,752 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 54,372 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 53,981 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 53,972 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 53,657 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 51,224 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 47,739 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 44,627 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 41,612 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 36,251 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 32,641 miles

both front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2016 25,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres cracked at tread blocks

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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S400 SPB is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S400 SPB, 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 S400 SPB registered?

S400 SPB is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is S400 SPB safe to buy?

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