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B7 FJF

2018 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,125 mi
Last recorded49,125 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 FJF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 49,125 miles
Pass 19 May 2026 39,145 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2025 48,000 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 48,000 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 31,078 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 36,352 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 27,271 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 27,271 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2024 44,471 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 35,543 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s&o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 21,775 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 40,084 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 32,948 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 33,042 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 26,943 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 25,866 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 22,139 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 14,951 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 18,280 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s (n/s on limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 12,464 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 12,463 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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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B7 FJF is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 B7 FJF, 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 B7 FJF registered?

B7 FJF is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 February 2018.

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