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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,798 cc

LS13 HCNMOT history

LS13 HCN is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 61,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

LS13 HCN black Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
61,087 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS13 HCN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS13 HCN was last recorded at 61,087 miles on 13 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,084 miles · 8 May 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,087 miles
  • 2025 – 55,901 miles
  • 2024 – 50,222 miles
  • 2022 – 50,043 miles
  • 2021 – 49,044 miles
  • 2020 – 48,440 miles
  • 2019 – 44,602 miles
  • 2018 – 39,027 miles
  • 2017 – 36,603 miles
  • 2016 – 30,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,087 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 14 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,087 miles (+3)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    61,087 miles
    Test number
    710705388715
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail61,084 miles (+5,183)1 dangerous5 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,084 miles
    Test number
    782234180120
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass55,901 miles (+5,679)6 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    55,901 miles
    Test number
    402204310831
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost outer cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost outer cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass50,222 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    50,222 miles
    Test number
    873303392862
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail50,222 miles (+179)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,222 miles
    Test number
    722413532535
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer wall cords 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted towing cover missing leaving sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass50,043 miles (+8)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    50,043 miles
    Test number
    614932163157
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Fail50,035 miles (+991)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,035 miles
    Test number
    827915266109
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass49,044 miles (+604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    49,044 miles
    Test number
    883041790491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass48,440 miles (+3,838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    48,440 miles
    Test number
    606621047398
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass44,602 miles (+5,575)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    44,602 miles
    Test number
    609353452504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to deteriorate
  11. Pass39,027 miles (+2,424)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    39,027 miles
    Test number
    656011100406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,603 miles (+6,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,603 miles
    Test number
    754232673317
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass30,472 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    30,472 miles
    Test number
    773208329403
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside tyres perrishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside tyres perrishing

Questions about LS13 HCN

Does LS13 HCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS13 HCN is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS13 HCN?
The MOT on LS13 HCN is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS13 HCN done?
LS13 HCN was recorded at 61,087 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 3,012 miles a year.
Has LS13 HCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS13 HCN has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS13 HCN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS13 HCN find?
LS13 HCN passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 4 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearmost arm; offside front upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 5 more.

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