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BO53 RHL

2013 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,391 mi
Last recorded88,391 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 RHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 88,391 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Dec 2024 77,208 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 72,993 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 72,979 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Perishing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Perishing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 64,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade getting perished (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 64,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade getting perished (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 59,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 55,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face with uneven wear detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting worn on inner edge secondary stepped tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

rear sub-frame and stabiliser arm corroding

Fail 18 Sep 2020 55,804 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face with uneven wear detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting worn on inner edge secondary stepped tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

rear sub-frame and stabiliser arm corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2019 51,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened uneven wear detected on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened uneven wear detected on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 44,865 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs have signs of corrosion, uneaven wear on inner faces

nearside and offside rear brake discs have signs of corrosion, uneaven wear on inner faces

nearside rear tyre wearing close to wear indicators in centre tread detected

offside rear tyre worn close to wear indicators on inner tread detected

Pass 13 Sep 2017 40,347 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs have signs of pitting and uneaven wear on inner faces detected

Pass 16 Sep 2016 35,617 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 29,638 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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BO53 RHL is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 BO53 RHL, 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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BO53 RHL is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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