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DL18 YJG

2018 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,193 mi
Last recorded56,193 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL18 YJG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 56,193 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 49,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre perished/cracking and small split but no chords showing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 39,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall slightly damaged but no chords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 31,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2023 31,282 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 25,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 25,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 19,427 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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DL18 YJG is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DL18 YJG, 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 DL18 YJG registered?

DL18 YJG is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 August 2018.

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