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FY13 ULG

2013 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,973 mi
Last recorded80,973 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY13 ULG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 80,973 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 71,750 miles

rear brakes binding

Fail 9 Aug 2024 71,750 miles

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

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

rear brakes binding

Pass 11 Aug 2023 65,905 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 59,495 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 59,495 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 51,846 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s rear 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 47,162 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 46,312 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 46,312 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 44,297 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 41,500 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 31,384 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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FY13 ULG is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 FY13 ULG, 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 FY13 ULG registered?

FY13 ULG is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 May 2013.

Is FY13 ULG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY13 ULG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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