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G13 KGR

2008 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,994 mi
Last recorded87,994 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda MX-547,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 KGR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 87,994 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 85,342 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 80,958 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 80,952 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished on inner side wall

Pass 23 Aug 2022 80,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 79,486 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Aug 2019 78,645 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 73,761 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 73,761 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 55,498 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged outer wall

Nearside Rear tyre damaged inner wall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 49,717 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 47,984 miles

nearside front & offside front tyres tread depth low on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2013 40,089 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 32,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 32,251 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 20,975 miles

SURFACE DAMAGE TO N/S/F TYRE WALL

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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G13 KGR is a 2008 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G13 KGR, 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 G13 KGR registered?

G13 KGR is a 2008 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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