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GX18 OVZ

2018 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,781 mi
Last recorded33,781 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX18 OVZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 33,781 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 32,081 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 30,752 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 30,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 29,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 26,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 23,204 miles

Front NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE BRAKE PADS 70% WORN.

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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GX18 OVZ is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc 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 GX18 OVZ, 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 GX18 OVZ registered?

GX18 OVZ is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2018.

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