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B19 KGE

2008 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,700 mi
Last recorded22,700 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 KGE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 22,700 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 22,456 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 21,789 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 20,576 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 20,054 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 20,054 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 19,196 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 17,088 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 17,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 16,009 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 16,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2017 14,799 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 13,877 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 13,877 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure detached (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Oct 2015 13,480 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 12,409 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 10,932 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Sep 2012 9,483 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Sep 2012 9,483 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Sep 2011 8,148 miles

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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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B19 KGE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 47,416 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 B19 KGE, 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 18 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B19 KGE registered?

B19 KGE is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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