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KG05 SJG

2013 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,069 mi
Last recorded55,069 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 SJG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 55,069 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 55,069 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength support bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength support bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 46,380 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded/close to excessive

Fail 15 Mar 2025 46,341 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded/close to excessive

Pass 2 Apr 2024 38,819 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 38,812 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 37,558 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2022 35,104 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 33,851 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 29,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 22,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 11,510 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 4,731 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 4,715 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 4,038 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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KG05 SJG is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KG05 SJG, 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 KG05 SJG registered?

KG05 SJG is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2013.

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The MOT history for KG05 SJG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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