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V23 LAT

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,552 mi
Last recorded35,552 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV23 LAT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 35,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 18,712 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 18,701 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 33,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 18,686 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 32,786 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 16,471 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 31,138 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 13,926 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 28,728 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 11,731 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 27,861 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 10,611 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 27,219 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 9,256 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 24,151 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 7,803 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 20,184 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 15,765 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 11,491 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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V23 LAT is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V23 LAT, 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 V23 LAT registered?

V23 LAT is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is V23 LAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V23 LAT shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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