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YP13 DYY

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,425 mi
Last recorded56,425 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP13 DYY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 56,425 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 53,542 miles

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

N/S/R brake back-plate corroded

X2 rear sub-frame support arms corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2025 53,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X2 gaitors (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

N/S/R brake back-plate corroded

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

X2 rear sub-frame support arms corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2024 46,773 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 40,938 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 33,706 miles

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 6 May 2021 26,884 miles

Various suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 25,998 miles

corrosion on and around all front suspension components

corrosion on and around all rear suspension components

Pass 7 May 2019 21,450 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 17,269 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 17,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 14,293 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 11,885 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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YP13 DYY is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 YP13 DYY, 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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YP13 DYY is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 May 2013.

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