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ST63 YFX

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,541 mi
Last recorded64,541 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST63 YFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 64,541 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 64,541 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 58,560 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear tyres split between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2025 58,560 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear tyres split between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 52,540 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both split between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 48,121 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 44,599 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 42,768 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 42,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to ply inner edge [tyre bald on both edges] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edges [worn close to ply] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 36,521 miles

Front tyres bald on inner and outer edges

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 36,521 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front tyres bald on inner and outer edges

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edge and splitting between tread

Pass 28 Jul 2018 27,463 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged [on limit] (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyres splitting between tread

Pass 23 Jun 2017 17,412 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 9,491 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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ST63 YFX is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ST63 YFX, 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 ST63 YFX registered?

ST63 YFX is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 2013.

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The MOT history for ST63 YFX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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