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W8 TLM

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,758 mi
Last recorded78,758 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 TLM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 78,758 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 73,330 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 65,345 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 65,344 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 55,832 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 55,832 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 48,727 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 47,276 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 47,276 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 44,214 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 37,462 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 31,528 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 28,364 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 22,690 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 22,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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W8 TLM is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W8 TLM, 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 W8 TLM registered?

W8 TLM is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 2013.

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