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SJ13 OZX

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,314 mi
Last recorded70,314 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 OZX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2025 70,314 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 70,279 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 62,258 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2024 62,258 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2023 54,125 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 50,801 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 45,469 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 32,480 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 24,159 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 22,951 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 21,598 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 19,286 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 19,285 miles

Nearside 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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SJ13 OZX is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 OZX, 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 OZX registered?

SJ13 OZX is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is SJ13 OZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ13 OZX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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