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CA18 WAJ

2018 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,724 mi
Last recorded53,724 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA18 WAJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 53,724 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 53,724 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 51,623 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 48,906 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 43,656 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 43,656 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 35,765 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 24,665 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 24,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (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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CA18 WAJ is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA18 WAJ, 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 CA18 WAJ registered?

CA18 WAJ is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 June 2018.

Is CA18 WAJ safe to buy?

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