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SM62 ZKB

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

42,969 mi
Last recorded42,969 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 ZKB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 42,969 miles

front and rear under side of vehicle corroded and rust

Fail 8 Jul 2026 42,969 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear axle stabilizer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear axle stabilizer bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front and rear under side of vehicle corroded and rust

Pass 18 Jul 2025 38,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slight upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slight upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slight upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded . also o/s/r and n/s/r support bars fractured non Structural (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s/r and n/s/r chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 38,583 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slight upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slight upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slight upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded . also o/s/r and n/s/r support bars fractured non Structural (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s/r and n/s/r chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 33,963 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 29,257 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 26,397 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 23,768 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 21,466 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 21,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 18,092 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2019 18,093 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2018 16,045 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 12,191 miles

Front brake disc,s inner faces corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 9,098 miles

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corrosion rear discs (3.5.1n)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened slight corrosion inner face front discs (3.5.1n)

under trays fitted

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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SM62 ZKB is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SM62 ZKB, 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 SM62 ZKB registered?

SM62 ZKB is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 February 2013.

Is SM62 ZKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 ZKB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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