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EX18 PJJ

2018 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,559 mi
Last recorded42,559 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX18 PJJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2026 42,559 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 36,406 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 30,950 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 25,911 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 21,119 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 16,044 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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EX18 PJJ is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 EX18 PJJ, 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 EX18 PJJ registered?

EX18 PJJ is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 March 2018.

Is EX18 PJJ safe to buy?

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