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WR13 WPA

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,387 mi
Last recorded54,387 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR13 WPA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 54,387 miles

Offside Front Lower Bumper splitter insecure

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 Wheels slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 53,600 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted All four wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 52,609 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 52,608 miles

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

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 13 Mar 2023 50,888 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 50,888 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 49,275 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S/F & N/S/F (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

windscreen wipers slightly poor at clearing

Fail 25 Mar 2022 49,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S/F & N/S/F (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

windscreen wipers slightly poor at clearing

Pass 29 Mar 2021 47,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S/F & N/S/F damp & both dust boots split (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S/R & N/S/R damp (5.3.2 (b))

brake fluid close to min level

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

Fail 29 Mar 2021 47,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S/F & N/S/F damp & both dust boots split (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S/R & N/S/R damp (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

brake fluid close to min level

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 3 Mar 2020 45,169 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted all four on inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S/F & N/S/F (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front damp (5.3.2 (b))

both front shock absorber bust boots split / poor condition

Fail 2 Mar 2020 45,168 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted all four on inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S/F & N/S/F (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front damp (5.3.2 (b))

both front shock absorber bust boots split / poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2019 40,788 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 - 4.0 mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 35,139 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 20,818 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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WR13 WPA is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WR13 WPA, 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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WR13 WPA is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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