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SH13 MOU

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,503 mi
Last recorded34,503 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH13 MOU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 34,503 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 33,146 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 31,738 miles

front and rear sub frames slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2024 31,708 miles

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

front and rear sub frames slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2023 30,554 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside rear inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 28,042 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 25,763 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 23,726 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 21,698 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 21,392 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 19,670 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 18,378 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 15,442 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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SH13 MOU is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 MOU, 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 SH13 MOU registered?

SH13 MOU is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 June 2013.

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