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SJ13 MVR

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

39,088 mi
Last recorded39,088 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 MVR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 39,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all connecting arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all connecting arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 39,087 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all connecting arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all connecting arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 38,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mounting point at chassis leg corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 5 tie bars connecting n/s/r hub to rear of vehicle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mounting point at chassis leg corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 5 tie bars connecting o/s/r hub to rear of vehicle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 38,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mounting point at chassis leg corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 5 tie bars connecting n/s/r hub to rear of vehicle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mounting point at chassis leg corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 5 tie bars connecting o/s/r hub to rear of vehicle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 37,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL 5 multi-link suspension arms linking hub to subframe corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear subframe area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL 5 multi-link suspension arms linking hub to subframe corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear subframe area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 37,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL 5 multi-link suspension arms linking hub to subframe corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear subframe area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL 5 multi-link suspension arms linking hub to subframe corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear subframe area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 36,012 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 34,731 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body stiffener (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 34,698 miles

Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside lower body stiffener (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 33,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 31,107 miles

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

Front brake discs rusty

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock absorber damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 27,257 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 27,256 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 23,102 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 17,449 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 10,395 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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SJ13 MVR is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SJ13 MVR, 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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SJ13 MVR is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 2013.

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