2013 Mazda MX-5 · 10,805 MOT tests
2013 Mazda MX-5 reliability
2013 Mazda MX-5s fail 18% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 24 MX-5 years (10,805 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda MX-5s: 25.3%)
- 18%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda MX-5s: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 41,992
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,805
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Strong point: tyres, 40% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Mazda MX-5
Fail rate by area
- Suspension5.7%
- Lights and electrics5.4%
- Brakes4.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.4%
- Tyres3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
- Body, chassis and structure0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.8%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.75%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 1.55%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.44%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.1%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Service brake excessively binding 0.9%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (8.39%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.51%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.65%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.52%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (3.6%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (2.95%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 reliable?
2013 Mazda MX-5s fail 18% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 24 MX-5 years (10,805 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Mazda MX-5 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.8% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (1.75% of tests), position lamp not working (1.55% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Mazda MX-5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Mazda MX-5 shows 41,992 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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