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G5 VTN

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,956 mi
Last recorded75,956 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 VTN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 75,956 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 74,325 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 71,350 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 71,350 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 64,787 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 57,082 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 50,362 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 50,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm sidewall damage also (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 45,763 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rears slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 42,011 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 37,396 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 26,949 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 18,161 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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G5 VTN is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G5 VTN, 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 G5 VTN registered?

G5 VTN is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2013.

Is G5 VTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 VTN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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