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V5 RGL

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,603 mi
Last recorded69,603 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 RGL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 69,603 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 67,957 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 36,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 56,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-45-17 wxl cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-45-17wxl cracked on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 48,847 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 47,421 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 42,149 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 42,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 38,108 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 33,564 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing bald on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

large undertrays fitted restricting visibility of underside

Pass 8 Mar 2016 32,007 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing lower on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

Rear discs corroding on inner surfaces

large undertrays fitted restricting visibility of underside

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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V5 RGL is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 V5 RGL, 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 V5 RGL registered?

V5 RGL is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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