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VK62 MZE

2013 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,358 mi
Last recorded55,358 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 MZE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 55,358 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 55,345 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 52,044 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 48,039 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 48,039 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 43,912 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 39,682 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 37,347 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 35,649 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 31,933 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 31,933 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

both front tyres worn low/cracked and perished

Pass 7 Aug 2017 29,559 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 26,699 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 23,369 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread

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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VK62 MZE is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 VK62 MZE, 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 VK62 MZE registered?

VK62 MZE is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 January 2013.

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