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DA13 BBX

2013 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,176 mi
Last recorded92,176 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 BBX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 92,176 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 91,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 84,886 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 77,839 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 70,092 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 70,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 63,352 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 57,862 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 53,572 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 51,098 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 46,355 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 42,988 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 30,798 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 1 Jun 2016 30,798 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres perishing

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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DA13 BBX is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DA13 BBX, 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 DA13 BBX registered?

DA13 BBX is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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