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BG18 VUJ

2018 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,396 mi
Last recorded23,396 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG18 VUJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 23,396 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2025 23,368 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 21,918 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 19,049 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 16,304 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2022 13,524 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 10,208 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

under-trays fitted

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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BG18 VUJ is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BG18 VUJ, 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 BG18 VUJ registered?

BG18 VUJ is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 April 2018.

Is BG18 VUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG18 VUJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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