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FV13 LCK

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,078 mi
Last recorded68,078 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 LCK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 68,078 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 68,077 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 64,711 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 64,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 59,992 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 59,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 45 17 w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both front tyres (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 55,558 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 55,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 52,470 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 52,443 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 48,804 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 46,050 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 39,439 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin os + ns (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 39,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1.6 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin os + ns (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 31,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 23,289 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 13,279 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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FV13 LCK is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FV13 LCK, 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 FV13 LCK registered?

FV13 LCK is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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