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VU13 NNE

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,604 mi
Last recorded29,604 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 NNE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 29,604 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2025 28,200 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 26,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 26,910 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 24,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened drop link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened drop link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened drop link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 24,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened drop link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened drop link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened drop link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 23,271 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 21,309 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 19,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 17,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 14,531 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 11,811 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 8,475 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 6,740 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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VU13 NNE 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 VU13 NNE, 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 VU13 NNE registered?

VU13 NNE is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 2013.

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