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V8 DKO

2013 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,276 mi
Last recorded47,276 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 DKO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 47,276 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 45,493 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge.

Pass 20 Sep 2023 42,839 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 42,839 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 41,208 miles

Both front tyres wearing Slightly inner edges.

Pass 12 Oct 2021 38,102 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 38,101 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 36,631 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 36,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 32,187 miles

Both front tyres wearing on their inner edges.

Pass 9 Oct 2018 24,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 24,188 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Black characters (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Black Characters (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 16,994 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 11,074 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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V8 DKO is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V8 DKO, 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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V8 DKO is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 October 2013.

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