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C22 LVS

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests40 (27 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate67.5%

Mileage

90,890 mi
Last recorded90,890 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 LVS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

27 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 90,890 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 10 Nov 2025 90,890 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 7 Apr 2025 125,466 miles

Age related under body corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

previous welding repairs

Pass 12 Nov 2024 88,192 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 88,192 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 124,193 miles

Age related under body corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Previous welding repairs

Pass 16 Nov 2023 123,599 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 82,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 72,760 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Aug 2022 118,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 53,287 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

Fail 7 Sep 2021 53,271 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.121 (max limit 1.030) (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

Pass 3 Dec 2020 117,468 miles

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front chassis corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2020 117,388 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front chassis corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2020 47,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Sep 2020 47,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 36,754 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 114,438 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust has temp repair

Fail 18 Jun 2019 114,420 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust has temp repair

Pass 30 Aug 2018 31,035 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 112,739 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 112,656 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2017 25,063 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 110,803 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 19,110 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 98,198 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 95,363 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 95,363 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 93,558 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 86,511 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 86,511 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 76,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 76,291 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Advanced wear and corrosion on rear brake discs

Advanced wear on front brake discs

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 76,133 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

engine light on.

front & rear brake discs rusty.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 68,271 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 68,179 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 59,348 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 49,833 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 40,257 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 40,257 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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C22 LVS is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.5%.

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 C22 LVS, 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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C22 LVS is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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