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GJ58 FUN

2018 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

3,231 mi
Last recorded3,231 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 FUN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 3,231 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 33,605 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 3,213 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 32,428 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 3,075 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 29,966 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 2,736 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 28,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at beading rim area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking at beading rim area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at beading rim area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking at beading rim area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 2,314 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 26,782 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 26,240 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 23,996 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 19,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 19,929 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 17,747 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 14,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs are very corroded (3.5.1i)

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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GJ58 FUN is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GJ58 FUN, 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 GJ58 FUN registered?

GJ58 FUN is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 December 2018.

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