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CV13 FXY

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,134 mi
Last recorded70,134 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV13 FXY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 70,134 miles

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

Offside Rear body strengthen bar corroded and rotten, but not part of suspension

Pass 12 Aug 2024 62,916 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 62,916 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting at end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 55,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front tie arm ball joint slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 55,988 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front tie arm ball joint slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 49,010 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 46,237 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 46,237 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 39,114 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 38,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and thinning on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle and suspension arms surface corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 33,493 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 28,761 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 28,761 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2017 23,913 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre perished.

Offside Front Tyre worn o inner and outer edges.

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

Fail 9 May 2017 23,914 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre perished.

Offside Front Tyre worn o inner and outer edges.

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 17,333 miles

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 FXY is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FXY, 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 FXY registered?

CV13 FXY is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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