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SU51 ELU

2013 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,524 mi
Last recorded38,524 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU51 ELU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 38,524 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 34,156 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 34,156 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 29,601 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 25,463 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2022 21,371 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test placed on passenger seat ()

Pass 18 Mar 2021 18,592 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 16,968 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 12,736 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 9,096 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 5,137 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 3,218 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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SU51 ELU is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SU51 ELU, 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 SU51 ELU registered?

SU51 ELU is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 2013.

Is SU51 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SU51 ELU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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