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SY13 RZK

2013 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,803 mi
Last recorded70,803 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY13 RZK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 70,803 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2025 69,250 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 69,245 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 66,616 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 66,611 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 63,206 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 58,348 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 55,299 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 51,775 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 45,697 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Jul 2019 45,697 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jul 2018 40,775 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 32,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished in tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 May 2017 32,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished in tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 24,746 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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SY13 RZK is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SY13 RZK, 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 SY13 RZK registered?

SY13 RZK is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 May 2013.

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