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WA13 XEB

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,333 mi
Last recorded43,333 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA13 XEB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 43,333 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 42,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated corroded on metal unions (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated corroded on metal unions (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 42,439 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 41,172 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 41,170 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 40,687 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 40,236 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 39,411 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 36,203 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 30,624 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 25,342 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 18,475 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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WA13 XEB is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WA13 XEB, 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 WA13 XEB registered?

WA13 XEB is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 June 2013.

Is WA13 XEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA13 XEB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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