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CV13 DRO

2013 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,737 mi
Last recorded62,737 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV13 DRO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 62,737 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 62,737 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 60,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 Jun 2024 57,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear sub frame and suspension corroded.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 Jun 2023 51,884 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 13 Jun 2023 51,883 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear. Inner and outer faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 Jun 2022 49,643 miles

Both front tyre treads cracked.

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 21 Jun 2021 47,523 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 44,893 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 39,128 miles

Front number plate delaminating. reg still visible

Pass 11 May 2018 30,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside washer jet slightly poor condition.under tray fitted.

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

Pass 12 May 2017 19,747 miles

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

under tray fitted.

Pass 18 May 2016 12,820 miles

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

under tray fitted

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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CV13 DRO is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CV13 DRO, 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 CV13 DRO registered?

CV13 DRO is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2013.

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