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GX68 GPV

2018 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,326 mi
Last recorded76,326 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX68 GPV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 76,326 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))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 65,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm... (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 65,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge on the outer sidewall of the tyre... ((( 205/45/17--88y )) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 53,170 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL brake discs corroded & lightly pitted... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. There is a 26% imbalance across the front axle biased to the offside front... (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 41,587 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 41,561 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 30,732 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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GX68 GPV 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 71.4%.

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 GX68 GPV, 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 GX68 GPV registered?

GX68 GPV is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 November 2018.

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The MOT history for GX68 GPV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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