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VK13 KXL

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,055 mi
Last recorded21,055 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 KXL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 21,055 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 19,997 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 19,330 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 19,330 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2022 18,583 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 17,145 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 15,512 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2019 13,647 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 11,913 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 9,721 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 6,828 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 KXL is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 VK13 KXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK13 KXL registered?

VK13 KXL is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 2013.

Is VK13 KXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK13 KXL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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