CarVerify

Free Car Check

SH13 BWU

2013 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,157 mi
Last recorded58,157 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH13 BWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 58,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 53,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 51,415 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 44,240 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 39,141 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 36,491 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 35,248 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 29,505 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 25,367 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wiper torn at end , slight smearing.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 14 Jun 2017 25,367 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wiper torn at end , slight smearing.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 21,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake discs corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake discs corroded

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SH13 BWU is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SH13 BWU, 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

How do I check the history of SH13 BWU?

You can check the full history of SH13 BWU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SH13 BWU registered?

SH13 BWU is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2013.

Is SH13 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH13 BWU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH13 BWU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SH13 BWU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.