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SN13 WKU

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,956 mi
Last recorded61,956 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN13 WKU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 61,956 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened on arm mounting arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 57,979 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 54,069 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 54,069 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2023 50,582 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 47,704 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 45,023 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 40,211 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 40,105 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 32,284 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 28,360 miles

both rear brake discs scored and pitted

rear pads low

Fail 14 Mar 2017 28,360 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front split (8.2.2)

both rear brake discs scored and pitted

rear pads low

Pass 24 Mar 2016 20,911 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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SN13 WKU is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 SN13 WKU, 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 SN13 WKU registered?

SN13 WKU is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is SN13 WKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN13 WKU 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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