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YR13 UCA

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,524 mi
Last recorded54,524 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR13 UCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 54,524 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 43,011 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 42,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 33,896 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 26,905 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 23,485 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 21,818 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 17,084 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 15,146 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 14,008 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 12,131 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 10,277 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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YR13 UCA is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UCA, 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 UCA registered?

YR13 UCA is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 May 2013.

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