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VK13 JBZ

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,187 mi
Last recorded54,187 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 JBZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 54,187 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 50,836 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 46,523 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 43,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 41,858 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 41,858 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 39,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 33,796 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 32,551 miles

slight dampness to offside and nearside rear shock absorbers

Fail 16 Nov 2018 32,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

offside and nearside front tyres worn on outer edges smooth

slight dampness to offside and nearside rear shock absorbers

Pass 12 Jul 2017 24,320 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 13,754 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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VK13 JBZ is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VK13 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 VK13 JBZ registered?

VK13 JBZ is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2013.

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The MOT history for VK13 JBZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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