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YC13 OVK

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,625 mi
Last recorded75,625 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC13 OVK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 75,625 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 75,625 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 71,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside headlight dim

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 71,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside headlight dim

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 66,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 66,911 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 62,552 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 57,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 52,784 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower wishbones, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 49,460 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 44,792 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 39,059 miles

Rear brake discs corroding

Fail 6 Jun 2018 39,058 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 30 May 2017 31,311 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

all tyres worn on the edges

Pass 1 Jun 2016 23,356 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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YC13 OVK is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YC13 OVK, 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 YC13 OVK registered?

YC13 OVK is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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