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VK13 WFT

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,564 mi
Last recorded61,564 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 WFT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 61,564 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 61,564 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 56,054 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in traed 205/45/17 88V (2018) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 56,045 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in traed 205/45/17 88V (2018) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 51,995 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 51,497 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 50,821 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 50,377 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 49,047 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 47,302 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 46,449 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 43,558 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2017 41,529 miles

front & rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2016 33,306 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 WFT is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 VK13 WFT, 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 WFT registered?

VK13 WFT is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2013.

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