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X30 OCT

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,231 mi
Last recorded24,231 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX30 OCT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 24,231 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 23,778 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 23,778 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 23,449 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 23,016 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 23,015 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 22,876 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 22,572 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 22,256 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 21,441 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 20,496 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 18,474 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 15,657 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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X30 OCT is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 X30 OCT, 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 X30 OCT registered?

X30 OCT is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 2013.

Is X30 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X30 OCT 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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