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Y5 CMR

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,182 mi
Last recorded45,182 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 CMR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 45,182 miles

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

under trays fitted (unable to carry out full inspection)

Fail 10 Sep 2025 45,173 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

under trays fitted (unable to carry out full inspection)

Pass 30 Aug 2024 44,597 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 43,469 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 42,749 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 41,103 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 41,103 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 39,997 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 38,355 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 35,770 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 35,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped hose cable tied to the wishbone (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed hose tied to the wish bone (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 30,257 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 30,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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Y5 CMR is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y5 CMR, 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 Y5 CMR registered?

Y5 CMR is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 June 2013.

Is Y5 CMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y5 CMR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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