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BN13 DCX

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,064 mi
Last recorded61,064 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 DCX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 61,064 miles

Exhaust corroded

Suspension corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2026 61,064 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Suspension corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2025 58,173 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2024 55,571 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2023 52,464 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2023 52,464 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2022 49,824 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 47,564 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 25 Jun 2020 45,169 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 42,327 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 38,628 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 34,717 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 34,305 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked and slight damage inner and outer walls

Pass 16 Feb 2016 29,425 miles

Offside wiper blade slightly smearing

chip front screen

Nearside Front seat belt slightly damaged

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked and damage outer wall,

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked and damage outer wall

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked

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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BN13 DCX is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BN13 DCX, 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 BN13 DCX registered?

BN13 DCX is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is BN13 DCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 DCX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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