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SK13 UBM

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

54,877 mi
Last recorded54,877 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK13 UBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 54,877 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 51,577 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 51,576 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure several tears to inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2024 47,313 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 47,311 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 41,109 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 41,109 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2022 37,292 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 37,292 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 34,051 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 34,048 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 31,106 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 31,106 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 26,530 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 26,529 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 17,187 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 8,786 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 7,885 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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SK13 UBM is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SK13 UBM, 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 SK13 UBM registered?

SK13 UBM is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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