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BN62 TXA

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,062 mi
Last recorded60,062 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 TXA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 60,062 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 60,062 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 45,950 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 25,354 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 25,354 miles

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 25,134 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 24,019 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 22,892 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear

Pass 10 Feb 2020 21,737 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 19,421 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 16,781 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 16,780 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 14,433 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 12,577 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BN62 TXA is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BN62 TXA, 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 BN62 TXA registered?

BN62 TXA is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 February 2013.

Is BN62 TXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 TXA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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