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SM13 UCJ

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,012 mi
Last recorded63,012 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 UCJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 63,012 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 58,351 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 55,132 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged s-wall 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 55,125 miles

Rear Obligatory mirror missing view (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged s-wall 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 45,581 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 31,136 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 28,780 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 25,681 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 21,838 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 17,671 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 14,674 miles

cracking to both front tyres

cracking to both rear tyres

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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SM13 UCJ is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 SM13 UCJ, 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 SM13 UCJ registered?

SM13 UCJ is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 August 2013.

Is SM13 UCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM13 UCJ 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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