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SV13 VCT

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,420 mi
Last recorded41,420 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV13 VCT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 41,420 miles

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

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

UNDER BODY CORROSION AND COMPONENTS AND BUSHES DETERIORATED

Pass 15 Nov 2024 38,098 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion to under side of vehicle, sub frames, braking, steering and suspension components

front brake backing plates corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2024 38,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion to under side of vehicle, sub frames, braking, steering and suspension components

front brake backing plates corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2023 34,507 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 28,220 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 28,218 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 23,679 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 19,979 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 18,726 miles

Both front tyres cracked/perished 205/45/17

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 16,939 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 15,668 miles

both rear inner disc facings starting to corrode

Pass 3 Mar 2017 13,348 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 10,922 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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SV13 VCT is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SV13 VCT, 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 SV13 VCT registered?

SV13 VCT is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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The MOT history for SV13 VCT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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