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VK13 KVU

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,466 mi
Last recorded41,466 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 KVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 41,466 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 37,475 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 37,475 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2024 34,389 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 31,052 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 27,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CRACKED/PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CRACKED/PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CRACKED/PERISHED + NAIL IN TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 24,612 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 22,630 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 19,064 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 15,323 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 12,454 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 12,168 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 8,589 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 KVU is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VK13 KVU, 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 KVU registered?

VK13 KVU is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 2013.

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The MOT history for VK13 KVU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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