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SW13 ELU

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

49,188 mi
Last recorded49,188 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 ELU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 49,188 miles

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))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 49,188 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 43,763 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 41,156 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 34,681 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 33,722 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 31,691 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 30,444 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 25,487 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 23,996 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 19,331 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 17,372 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 ELU is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 SW13 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.

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What year was SW13 ELU registered?

SW13 ELU is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 2013.

Is SW13 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW13 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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