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GV18 WBZ

2018 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,275 mi
Last recorded63,275 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV18 WBZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 63,275 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 54,132 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 54,132 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes of gone red from excessive heat from binding

Pass 12 Feb 2024 45,550 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 45,138 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Unit damage due to impact, beam image affected. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 Rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 30,829 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 Rears on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 20,842 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 19,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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GV18 WBZ is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV18 WBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV18 WBZ registered?

GV18 WBZ is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is GV18 WBZ safe to buy?

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