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VU13 NNX

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

70,912 mi
Last recorded70,912 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 NNX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 70,912 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 70,900 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 69,184 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 69,184 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside front headlamp bulb dim and image incorrect. (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 May 2024 66,736 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 62,197 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 62,197 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 54,142 miles

ADVISE: underbody/suspension components, etc. showing slight age relation corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2021 47,277 miles

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))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 47,277 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 27 Oct 2020 41,310 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 41,310 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2019 28,661 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 28,661 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 18,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked / perished 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres cracked / perished 205/50/16

Pass 28 Apr 2017 11,192 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 10,472 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 10,466 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 NNX is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NNX, 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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VU13 NNX is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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