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J18 CRU

2018 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,205 mi
Last recorded23,205 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 CRU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 23,205 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2025 102,553 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 17,920 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 95,861 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 16,249 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 87,422 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 11,701 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 79,054 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 79,054 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 10,090 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 65,316 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))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 8,423 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Nov 2020 42,903 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 25,401 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 21,647 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 21,645 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 16,852 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 11,968 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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J18 CRU is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J18 CRU, 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 J18 CRU registered?

J18 CRU is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is J18 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J18 CRU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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