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GV18 WCJ

2018 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,097 mi
Last recorded62,097 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV18 WCJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 62,097 miles

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

Rear 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))

under shields fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2025 52,219 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under shields fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2025 52,218 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

under shields fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2024 43,069 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays

Fail 19 Jul 2024 43,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays

Pass 11 Jul 2023 35,158 miles

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

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

under shields fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2022 27,320 miles

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

Rear brake discs going rusty inner face

under shields fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2022 27,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake discs going rusty inner face

under shields fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2021 18,125 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))

under shields fitted

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 WCJ is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV18 WCJ, 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 GV18 WCJ registered?

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

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