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A10 OJU

2018 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,160 mi
Last recorded26,160 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 OJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 26,160 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 22,885 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 20,869 miles

BSAU codes missing from front and rear registration plates

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF, OSF and OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 18,079 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 14,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall has 2x cuts but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 14,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall has 2x cuts but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split rubber (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 9,760 miles

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

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

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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A10 OJU is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 20,192 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 A10 OJU, 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 8 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A10 OJU registered?

A10 OJU is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2018.

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