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VA13 BHU

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,909 mi
Last recorded83,909 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA13 BHU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 83,909 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 83,897 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2024 74,105 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 73,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 57,900 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 48,917 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 48,298 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 46,789 miles

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

slight surface rust underneath

Pass 16 Jul 2018 45,643 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 42,902 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 42,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 34,999 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 34,999 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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VA13 BHU is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VA13 BHU, 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 VA13 BHU registered?

VA13 BHU is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2013.

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