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LJ18 SFZ

2018 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,674 mi
Last recorded36,674 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 SFZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2026 36,674 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 31,099 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 25,319 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 15,901 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 14,514 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 10,618 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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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LJ18 SFZ is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 LJ18 SFZ, 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 LJ18 SFZ registered?

LJ18 SFZ is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 May 2018.

Is LJ18 SFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ18 SFZ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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