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YD13 RSZ

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,721 mi
Last recorded53,721 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD13 RSZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 53,721 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 53,721 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 47,912 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 47,912 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 41,474 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 35,189 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 35,165 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 33,613 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 33,613 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 32,659 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 32,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 32,182 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 28,468 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 23,040 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 17,331 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 12,648 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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YD13 RSZ is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD13 RSZ, 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 YD13 RSZ registered?

YD13 RSZ is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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