CarVerify

Free Car Check

HJ18 THX

2018 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,870 mi
Last recorded18,870 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ18 THX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 18,870 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2025 17,648 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 17,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder badly perished , cord exposed yokohama 195 50 16 84v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder badly perished , cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides badly perished outer shoulders and treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 14,375 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 11,815 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 9,751 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 7,246 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 6,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 6,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also small cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Fail 26 Mar 2021 6,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also small cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HJ18 THX is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ18 THX, 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

How do I check the history of HJ18 THX?

You can check the full history of HJ18 THX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HJ18 THX registered?

HJ18 THX is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is HJ18 THX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ18 THX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HJ18 THX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HJ18 THX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.