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CV13 FXM

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,288 mi
Last recorded88,288 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV13 FXM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 88,288 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 86,889 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 85,289 miles

Front both front tyres cracking and getting low

Fail 16 May 2024 85,289 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front both front tyres cracking and getting low

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

Pass 10 May 2023 83,419 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front wishbone bushes cracking

Pass 11 May 2022 74,477 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 74,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 64,872 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate slightly detirorated, plastic covering sills

Fail 27 Apr 2021 64,869 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate slightly detirorated, plastic covering sills

Pass 30 Apr 2020 58,757 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 58,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear foot brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake discs worn

Pass 8 May 2019 53,548 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 45,869 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 34,543 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 May 2017 34,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 FXM is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FXM, 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 FXM registered?

CV13 FXM is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 May 2013.

Is CV13 FXM safe to buy?

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