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BJ18 YSR

2018 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,823 mi
Last recorded25,823 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 YSR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2025 25,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 22,987 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Mar 2023 19,681 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 15,970 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 15,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 11,588 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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BJ18 YSR is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BJ18 YSR, 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 BJ18 YSR registered?

BJ18 YSR is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2018.

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The MOT history for BJ18 YSR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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