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YC13 UHW

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,820 mi
Last recorded38,820 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC13 UHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 38,820 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 37,680 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 36,514 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 36,514 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 35,371 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 33,638 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 32,394 miles

Note! offside front tyre is worn on both edges.

Pass 2 Apr 2019 28,604 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 25,378 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 21,348 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 16,345 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 16,345 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 UHW is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC13 UHW registered?

YC13 UHW is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 2013.

Is YC13 UHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC13 UHW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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