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LJ18 SMU

2018 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,840 mi
Last recorded23,840 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 SMU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2025 23,840 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 22,473 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 21,071 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 18,868 miles

All four tyres perishing. Fronts within tread and rears around outer walls

Pass 14 May 2021 16,514 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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LJ18 SMU is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 SMU, 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

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What year was LJ18 SMU registered?

LJ18 SMU is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2018.

Is LJ18 SMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ18 SMU shows 5 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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