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FE13 YFF

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,900 mi
Last recorded81,900 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE13 YFF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 81,900 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2026 79,955 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 79,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 72,016 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 71,933 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both delimiting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 61,820 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 53,878 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 45,257 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 45,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 40,451 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

n/s outer sill cover loose

Pass 20 Feb 2020 38,838 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 34,986 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 34,986 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 29,748 miles

Front both front tyres are cracking and wearing on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2017 22,775 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 17,719 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 17,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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FE13 YFF is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FE13 YFF, 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 FE13 YFF registered?

FE13 YFF is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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