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YE63 VCP

2013 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,678 mi
Last recorded73,678 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE63 VCP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 73,678 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side under sealed

Pass 7 Mar 2025 70,580 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 67,004 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 67,002 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2023 64,577 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 63,124 miles

Nearside Front Wiper starting to smear on screen

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips in glass in lower section (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 61,365 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Intermittent inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two small chips in screen lower section (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 59,858 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 57,609 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 57,609 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 55,061 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 52,041 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 41,634 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 41,634 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)

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

Offside Front wiper split but clearing screen effectively

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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YE63 VCP is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YE63 VCP, 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 YE63 VCP registered?

YE63 VCP is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 November 2013.

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