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A25 TJB

2018 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

17,782 mi
Last recorded17,782 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 TJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 17,782 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2026 42,973 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 15,365 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 39,866 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 12,969 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 36,849 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2023 8,949 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 34,090 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 4,027 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 29,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 745 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 27,397 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 24,266 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 19,662 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 19,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements 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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A25 TJB is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 A25 TJB, 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.

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What year was A25 TJB registered?

A25 TJB is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2018.

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