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V1 MSB

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,863 mi
Last recorded115,863 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 MSB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 115,863 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 110,844 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 110,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability BROKEN (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability BROKEN (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2024 109,575 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 105,906 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 101,057 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 96,553 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 93,125 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 83,881 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 83,881 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 75,031 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 54,702 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 32,580 miles

N/S/F TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON OUTER PART OF TYRE BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

O/S/F TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON OUTER PART OF TYRE BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER PART OF TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 32,580 miles

N/S/F TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON OUTER PART OF TYRE BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/F TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON OUTER PART OF TYRE BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER PART OF TYRE (4.1.E.1)

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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V1 MSB is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V1 MSB, 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 V1 MSB registered?

V1 MSB is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 March 2013.

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