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SJ13 NWB

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,321 mi
Last recorded73,321 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 NWB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 73,321 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 69,573 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 60,976 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 54,946 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 50,863 miles

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

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

rear brakes sticky

Pass 19 Dec 2019 42,690 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 33,752 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 24,682 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 19,835 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 14,792 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2016 14,792 miles

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

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

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 NWB is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 SJ13 NWB, 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 SJ13 NWB registered?

SJ13 NWB is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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The MOT history for SJ13 NWB 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.

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