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SW13 DCY

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,470 mi
Last recorded62,470 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 DCY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 62,470 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 61,697 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 59,778 miles

Both front & rear subframe have general corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2024 59,778 miles

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

Both front & rear subframe have general corrosion

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 57,855 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 56,400 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 54,668 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 51,597 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 42,878 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2018 31,062 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 May 2018 31,062 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 23,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front and both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2016 15,132 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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SW13 DCY 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 SW13 DCY, 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 SW13 DCY registered?

SW13 DCY is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 June 2013.

Is SW13 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW13 DCY 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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