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SB13 ZNV

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

53,175 mi
Last recorded53,175 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB13 ZNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 53,175 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 48,797 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 44,002 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 38,409 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wering uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 37,217 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 31,747 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 26,883 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 22,566 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2018 18,001 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 15,526 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 9,615 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 9,616 miles

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

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

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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SB13 ZNV is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 SB13 ZNV, 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 SB13 ZNV registered?

SB13 ZNV is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is SB13 ZNV safe to buy?

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