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BU13 LDO

2013 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,781 mi
Last recorded30,781 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 LDO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 30,781 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 28,196 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 25,555 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 25,548 miles

Nearside 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))

all brake pads have been painted , not on contact face

Pass 29 Mar 2023 22,534 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 21,381 miles

All 4 tyres cracked and perished

Pass 24 Jul 2019 19,793 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 17,113 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 14,864 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 12,192 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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BU13 LDO is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BU13 LDO, 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 BU13 LDO registered?

BU13 LDO is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2013.

Is BU13 LDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 LDO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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