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FW13 KSO

2013 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,107 mi
Last recorded55,107 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW13 KSO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 55,107 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe tie bar corroded

Offside Rear Subframe tie bar corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2025 55,107 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe tie bar corroded

Offside Rear Subframe tie bar corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2024 52,798 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 47,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 42,215 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 42,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade torn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 37,337 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 32,685 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 29,903 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 23,261 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 23,261 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 16,687 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 13,222 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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FW13 KSO is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 FW13 KSO, 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 FW13 KSO registered?

FW13 KSO is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is FW13 KSO safe to buy?

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