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J888 WGT

2018 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,818 mi
Last recorded30,818 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 WGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2025 30,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 23,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 18,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked on section of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked on section of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 14,098 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 6,953 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 6,107 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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J888 WGT is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J888 WGT, 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 J888 WGT registered?

J888 WGT is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2018.

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