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DE13 KCY

2013 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,747 mi
Last recorded60,747 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 KCY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 60,747 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 57,362 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 57,346 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 55,367 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 52,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2022 50,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 May 2022 50,285 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2021 47,152 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inside tread & sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 May 2021 47,152 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inside tread & sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 43,358 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 40,547 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre badly perished/low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 34,965 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre getting low 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 29,322 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 22,723 miles

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

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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DE13 KCY is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 DE13 KCY, 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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DE13 KCY is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2013.

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