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C4 DRJ

2013 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,197 mi
Last recorded37,197 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 DRJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 37,197 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 37,197 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 35,256 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 35,148 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 32,663 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 31,056 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 30,088 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 29,787 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 21,466 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 21,306 miles

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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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C4 DRJ is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C4 DRJ, 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 C4 DRJ registered?

C4 DRJ is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 2013.

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