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SP13 NPF

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,556 mi
Last recorded94,556 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP13 NPF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 94,556 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 94,015 miles

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

both rear torque reaction bars corroded and holed

Pass 1 Mar 2023 88,616 miles

offside and nearside rear support links from subframe to chassis corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2022 83,330 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 83,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2021 78,182 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 78,178 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 71,093 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 60,396 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 49,355 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 39,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 29,901 miles

Front Inner brake pads wearing low

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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SP13 NPF is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SP13 NPF, 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 SP13 NPF registered?

SP13 NPF is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is SP13 NPF safe to buy?

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