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KX68 JRZ

2018 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

47,616 mi
Last recorded47,616 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX68 JRZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 47,616 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 39,321 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 30,517 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 30,517 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 20,580 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 12,400 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Jan 2022 12,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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KX68 JRZ is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 KX68 JRZ, 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 KX68 JRZ registered?

KX68 JRZ is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 December 2018.

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