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CK13 VZB

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,545 mi
Last recorded68,545 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK13 VZB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 68,545 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 65,932 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 65,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 63,184 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 59,923 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 59,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 53,359 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 49,470 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 49,470 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2019 41,527 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 34,349 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 34,332 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 28,490 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 21,833 miles

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

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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CK13 VZB is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CK13 VZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK13 VZB registered?

CK13 VZB is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 June 2013.

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The MOT history for CK13 VZB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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