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DF13 NRO

2013 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,509 mi
Last recorded49,509 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 NRO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 49,509 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm perishing wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges close to limit and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm wearing edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside and nearside rear subframe/body roll bars corroded

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2024 48,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

central gear box cross member corroded

full length sill covers fitted stopping full inspection of outer sills

rear sub frame strengthener support bars corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2024 48,284 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

central gear box cross member corroded

full length sill covers fitted stopping full inspection of outer sills

rear sub frame strengthener support bars corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2023 49,720 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slight wear inside edge

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

Undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Aug 2022 45,718 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside and nearside front tyres slight wear

Pass 3 Aug 2021 44,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear sub frame and lower arms corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2021 44,091 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear sub frame and lower arms corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2020 42,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine under tray fitted

offside and nearside rear subframe support arms corroded

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2019 40,977 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel and brake pipes

Pass 2 Aug 2018 36,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear brake pads getting low

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2017 29,908 miles

nearside rear tyre between 2 and 3mm and slight wear on both edges

offside front tyre on 3mm and slight wear on edges

offside rear tyre between 2 ans 3mm nail in tread and worn on inner edge

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight wear on front brake discs

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2017 29,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

nearside rear tyre between 2 and 3mm and slight wear on both edges

offside front tyre on 3mm and slight wear on edges

offside rear tyre between 2 ans 3mm nail in tread and worn on inner edge

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight wear on front brake discs

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2016 21,928 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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DF13 NRO is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NRO, 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 DF13 NRO registered?

DF13 NRO is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 2013.

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