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GM18 CXB

2018 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,776 mi
Last recorded36,776 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM18 CXB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 36,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 34,564 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 34,548 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 30,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 26,393 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 22,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 21,003 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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GM18 CXB is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 GM18 CXB, 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 GM18 CXB registered?

GM18 CXB is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2018.

Is GM18 CXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM18 CXB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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