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Y12 TCH

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,013 mi
Last recorded78,013 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY12 TCH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 78,013 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all upper and lower, both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 63,374 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 63,374 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 48,900 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 40,633 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 35,205 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 30,702 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 28,751 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play has very slight play ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

standard undertrays fitted.

Pass 25 Sep 2019 25,701 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2018 21,541 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 15,951 miles

all four tyres on car our old and starting to crack in between tread

Fail 8 May 2018 15,951 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four tyres on car our old and starting to crack in between tread

Pass 24 May 2017 10,121 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 7,314 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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Y12 TCH is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y12 TCH, 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 Y12 TCH registered?

Y12 TCH is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 2013.

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