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L7 GHR

2013 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,066 mi
Last recorded94,066 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda MX-533,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 GHR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 94,066 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Aug 2024 89,621 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 83,297 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 83,207 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sub-frame stabiliser bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sub-frame stabiliser bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 77,543 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Support Plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Support Plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 71,469 miles

handbrake slightly out of balance

slight rust on o/s/r and n/s/r axle support brackets

Pass 7 Aug 2020 66,671 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear handbrake slightly out of balance

Pass 10 Aug 2019 60,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 49,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 39,979 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 30,257 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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L7 GHR is a 2013 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 L7 GHR, 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 L7 GHR registered?

L7 GHR is a 2013 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2013.

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