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YF63 DFV

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,318 mi
Last recorded41,318 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF63 DFV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 41,318 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 38,187 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 35,793 miles

Coolant on MIN

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 32,440 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 32,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 29,609 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 29,609 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 24,436 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 18,922 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 13,533 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 7,134 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 5,715 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 4,910 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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YF63 DFV is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YF63 DFV, 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 YF63 DFV registered?

YF63 DFV is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 November 2013.

Is YF63 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF63 DFV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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