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VA13 JCO

2013 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,471 mi
Last recorded87,471 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA13 JCO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 87,471 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 87,471 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 77,014 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2025 77,014 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Jun 2024 62,109 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 52,010 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 41,400 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 31,332 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 20,550 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 20,541 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 18,523 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 15,926 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 12,797 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 12,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 JCO is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JCO, 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 JCO registered?

VA13 JCO is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 August 2013.

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