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ST13 LHU

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,234 mi
Last recorded76,234 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST13 LHU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 76,234 miles

Cross Strengthner Plate Under Gearbox holed and corroded, but deemed to be not a load bearing member - however would advise replacement

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On INNER Friction Face of Disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Cracking / Perishing and Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On INNER Friction Face of Disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule INC Short Pipe Section at Brake Caliper Union (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Cracking / Perishing & Outer Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on INNER Shoulder, also cracking / perishing, hence - ADVISE Early Replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inc. All Attached Component(s), arms, bars, links etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 76,181 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost Bush in Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Cross Strengthner Plate Under Gearbox holed and corroded, but deemed to be not a load bearing member - however would advise replacement

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On INNER Friction Face of Disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule INC Short Pipe Section at Brake Caliper Union (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Cracking / Perishing and Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On INNER Friction Face of Disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule INC Short Pipe Section at Brake Caliper Union (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Cracking / Perishing & Outer Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on INNER Shoulder, also cracking / perishing, hence - ADVISE Early Replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inc. All Attached Component(s), arms, bars, links etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 68,715 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 63,281 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 58,410 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 58,409 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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 3 Oct 2022 57,933 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 56,581 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 56,581 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 55,897 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 55,897 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 52,750 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 52,750 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 43,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 43,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 34,159 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 30,601 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 20,607 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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ST13 LHU is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST13 LHU, 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 ST13 LHU registered?

ST13 LHU is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 June 2013.

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