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DF13 LHZ

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,119 mi
Last recorded75,119 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 LHZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 75,119 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 75,119 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 69,986 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 64,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 60,430 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 60,416 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 59,795 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 58,147 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 54,568 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 48,953 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 48,953 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2017 42,738 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Undertray fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2016 32,459 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 32,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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DF13 LHZ is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 DF13 LHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DF13 LHZ?

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What year was DF13 LHZ registered?

DF13 LHZ is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 August 2013.

Is DF13 LHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF13 LHZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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