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YG13 YPL

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,533 mi
Last recorded92,533 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG13 YPL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 92,533 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And rear subframes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 87,359 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspention components and sub fames (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 87,359 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspention components and sub fames (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 77,525 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 73,233 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 73,233 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2022 69,006 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 60,159 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 53,033 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 47,767 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 39,873 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 38,322 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 36,058 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded on inner edge

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc corroded on inner edge

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 May 2016 35,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YG13 YPL is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 YG13 YPL, 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 YG13 YPL registered?

YG13 YPL is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2013.

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