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T27 DLF

2013 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,217 mi
Last recorded67,217 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT27 DLF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 67,217 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 64,599 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 60,888 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 60,888 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened subframe support bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened subframe support bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 55,645 miles

Offside Rear Subframe support bar corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 55,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe support bar corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all attached suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 44,297 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 44,271 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 39,461 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 33,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 31,456 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 31,163 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 30,389 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 28,336 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tread cracking

Fail 10 Jul 2017 28,336 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tread cracking

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 23,126 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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T27 DLF is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T27 DLF, 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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T27 DLF is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 July 2013.

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