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GJ18 NJY

2018 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,353 mi
Last recorded50,353 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ18 NJY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2025 50,353 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 46,586 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 42,412 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 37,833 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 36,797 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2021 34,440 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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GJ18 NJY is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,998cc 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 GJ18 NJY, 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 GJ18 NJY registered?

GJ18 NJY is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2018.

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