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VK13 KYJ

2013 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,206 mi
Last recorded98,206 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 KYJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 98,206 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 98,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 96,730 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 90,643 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 90,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 79,860 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 65,421 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 54,646 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 40,055 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 22,899 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 8,654 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 5,814 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 KYJ is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 KYJ, 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 KYJ registered?

VK13 KYJ is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 2013.

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