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YK13 YVY

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,834 mi
Last recorded81,834 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK13 YVY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 81,834 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 81,834 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 78,660 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rears slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 75,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 72,389 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 72,389 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 69,149 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 63,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 57,726 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 53,256 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 45,200 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 36,528 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 27,307 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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YK13 YVY is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 YK13 YVY, 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 YK13 YVY registered?

YK13 YVY is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2013.

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