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C7 GPG

2018 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,834 mi
Last recorded43,834 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 GPG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 43,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm outer rose joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 37,610 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm outer rose joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 37,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall has multiple splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm outer rose joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level close to minimum

Pass 10 Jul 2023 31,390 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm outer rose joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 25,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 18,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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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C7 GPG is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 C7 GPG, 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 C7 GPG registered?

C7 GPG is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2018.

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