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SP04 OSU

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,558 mi
Last recorded83,558 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 OSU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 83,558 miles

Rear various ball joint dust covers perished

Pass 17 Mar 2020 81,525 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 81,525 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 69,212 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 56,714 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear showing 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 56,714 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear showing 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 43,745 miles

both front tyre treads worn around edges

Pass 15 Mar 2016 36,103 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 35,565 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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SP04 OSU is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SP04 OSU, 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 SP04 OSU registered?

SP04 OSU is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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