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SW13 UTO

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,677 mi
Last recorded18,677 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 UTO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 18,677 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 18,101 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 17,475 miles

all anti roll bar link gaiters deteriorating

rear anti vibration bars (chassis to suspension bed) corroding

Pass 24 Oct 2022 16,358 miles

rear anti vibration bars (chassis to rear suspension bed) corroding

Fail 18 Oct 2022 16,358 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear anti vibration bars (chassis to rear suspension bed) corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2021 15,277 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 14,666 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 14,148 miles

plastic sill covers fitted as standard.

Pass 24 Apr 2018 12,699 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 11,753 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 9,818 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 UTO is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UTO, 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 UTO registered?

SW13 UTO is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2013.

Is SW13 UTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW13 UTO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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