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SY04 BJY

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,734 mi
Last recorded42,734 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 BJY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 42,734 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 41,037 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 40,182 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 36,129 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 32,776 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 29,519 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 27,987 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 27,987 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 22,698 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 18,902 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 16,507 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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SY04 BJY is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 SY04 BJY, 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 SY04 BJY registered?

SY04 BJY is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 June 2013.

Is SY04 BJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY04 BJY 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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