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AJ18 ZDF

2018 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,145 mi
Last recorded18,145 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 ZDF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 18,145 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 16,942 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 15,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking in between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking in between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking in between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking in between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 15,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking in between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking in between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking in between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking in between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 13,708 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 11,333 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 8,196 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 7,745 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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AJ18 ZDF is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AJ18 ZDF, 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 AJ18 ZDF registered?

AJ18 ZDF is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2018.

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