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VU13 YDX

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,257 mi
Last recorded44,257 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 44,257 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/R & N/S/R perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber dust boot split

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/R & N/S/R 3X rear arms boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R & N/S/R lower arms outer bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 38,352 miles

Nearside and Offside rear upper and lower ball joint boots slightly perished/cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2024 33,205 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 33,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2023 26,516 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 21,697 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 18,948 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 16,168 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 16,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 12,623 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 9,432 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 6,220 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 5,578 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 YDX is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU13 YDX registered?

VU13 YDX is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 March 2013.

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The MOT history for VU13 YDX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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