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VE13 WVG

2013 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,780 mi
Last recorded61,780 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE13 WVG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 61,780 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All rear ball joint dustcovers and bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

body has slight corrosion-Rear

Fail 23 Jun 2026 61,780 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All rear ball joint dustcovers and bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

body has slight corrosion-Rear

Pass 3 Jun 2025 59,634 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear body corrosion.

Rear sub frame slight corrosion

Rear suspension slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2024 56,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Subframe Corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2023 53,697 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF, OSF, NSR and OSR / Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 50,575 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Jun 2021 47,631 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 45,118 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 45,118 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 41,548 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Dec 2018 35,389 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 33,879 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 26,352 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 19,029 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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VE13 WVG 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 85.7%.

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 VE13 WVG, 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 VE13 WVG registered?

VE13 WVG is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 August 2013.

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