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YR13 FGP

2013 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,141 mi
Last recorded31,141 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR13 FGP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 31,141 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 31,141 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 28,060 miles

front inner brake pads cant be clearly seen for full visual inspection

vehicle underside components suspension dry showing surface corrosion in places

Pass 27 Mar 2024 25,179 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges of treads

front inner brake pads cant be clearly seen

o/s/r brake grabbing binding slightly

o/s/r tyre approaching wear markers

rear inner brake cant be clearly seen

vehicle underside and components dry and showing corrosion in places

Pass 20 Mar 2023 22,535 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 20,058 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 17,872 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre edge of inner tread. ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 16,138 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 13,602 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 10,763 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 7,195 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 5,849 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 5,849 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background both front and rear (6.3.3)

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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YR13 FGP is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 YR13 FGP, 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 YR13 FGP registered?

YR13 FGP is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2013.

Is YR13 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR13 FGP 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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