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GX62 MXG

2013 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,340 mi
Last recorded68,340 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX62 MXG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 68,340 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 57,509 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 55,665 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 55,665 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 50,478 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 47,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 44,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 41,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside front tyre has splits to the outer sidewall

Pass 21 May 2019 36,761 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 30,779 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner faces slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 30,779 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner faces slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 24,079 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

all tyres perishing cracking and injuries

Fail 22 Jun 2017 24,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

all tyres perishing cracking and injuries

Pass 16 Jun 2016 18,242 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 9,076 miles

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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GX62 MXG is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2013 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 33,147 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 GX62 MXG, 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 13 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GX62 MXG registered?

GX62 MXG is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 January 2013.

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