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SP51 STP

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

31,972 mi
Last recorded31,972 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 STP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 31,972 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 26,986 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 26,986 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 25,040 miles

All tyre valves perished and splitting

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished. No cords visible at this time (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily perished. No cords visible at this time (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished. No cords visible at this time (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished. No cords visible at this time (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 22,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and tyre valve splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily perished and tyre valve splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and tyre valve splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and tyre valve splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 20,463 miles

All tyres perishing

Pass 22 Jul 2020 18,007 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 17,685 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 16,335 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 15,205 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 13,676 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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SP51 STP 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 SP51 STP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP51 STP registered?

SP51 STP is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 2013.

Is SP51 STP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 STP 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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