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GN68 GWG

2018 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,340 mi
Last recorded30,340 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN68 GWG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 30,340 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides approx. 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip - Nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 30,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides approx. 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip - Nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 22,594 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 14,777 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside inner pads close to minimum requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 8,873 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 6,156 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 5,008 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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GN68 GWG 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 GN68 GWG, 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 GN68 GWG registered?

GN68 GWG is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 September 2018.

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