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FN18 LJX

2018 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,162 mi
Last recorded41,162 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN18 LJX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 41,162 miles

Both rear tyres worn at 2mm

Pass 14 Aug 2024 37,540 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 32,917 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer on thicker arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has a thorn in it

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 27,594 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 26,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 22,422 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 22,422 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (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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FN18 LJX is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FN18 LJX, 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 FN18 LJX registered?

FN18 LJX is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2018.

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