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VA13 JBZ

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,865 mi
Last recorded35,865 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA13 JBZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 35,865 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 34,525 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 32,703 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 31,871 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 30,282 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 29,456 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 29,452 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front and rear inner pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 25,410 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror missing

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 19,545 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 11,253 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

temp repair in osf door mirror

Pass 19 Apr 2016 7,399 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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VA13 JBZ is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 VA13 JBZ, 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 JBZ registered?

VA13 JBZ is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 2013.

Is VA13 JBZ safe to buy?

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