2013 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · MD52 CAT
2013 Mazda MX-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 118,648 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,648 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MD52 CAT Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 118,648 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MD52 CAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mazda Mx-5 (MD52 CAT) between September 2016 and August 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (32 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 60 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Rear pads unevenly worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
MD52 CAT Mileage History
- 05/09/201626,484 mi
- 04/09/201735,916 mi+9,432 mi
- 20/08/201844,262 mi+8,346 mi
- 10/09/201952,377 mi+8,115 mi
- 09/09/202064,077 mi+11,700 mi
- 11/09/202064,079 mi+2 mi
- 01/09/202175,309 mi+11,230 mi
- 22/08/202286,957 mi+11,648 mi
- 22/08/202394,172 mi+7,215 mi
- 22/08/202394,172 mi
- 27/08/2024103,859 mi+9,687 mi
- 27/08/2024103,859 mi
- 22/08/2025111,718 mi+7,859 mi
- 28/08/2025111,721 mi+3 mi
- 25/08/2026118,648 mi+6,927 mi
Average of roughly 9,245 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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