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FN13 WLK

2013 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,503 mi
Last recorded60,503 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN13 WLK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 60,503 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 60,503 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 57,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 57,859 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front/rear suspension components surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 55,399 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 52,648 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 50,017 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 50,017 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 48,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 44,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre getting low 2.3mm

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 18 Feb 2020 44,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre getting low 2.3mm

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2019 34,083 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2018 28,712 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 23,370 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 19,038 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner and outer faces (3.5.1i)

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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FN13 WLK is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FN13 WLK, 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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FN13 WLK is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2013.

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