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BV13 OJU

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,261 mi
Last recorded38,261 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 OJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 38,261 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 38,261 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 28,212 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 24,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 19,969 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 19,969 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 17,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 14,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tred (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tred (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 11,943 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 8,907 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

imbalance on park brake / nearside slow in operation

light corrosion on both front brake disc inner faces

Pass 27 Jan 2016 5,630 miles

large undertrays fitted restricting visibility of underside

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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BV13 OJU is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BV13 OJU, 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 BV13 OJU registered?

BV13 OJU is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2013.

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