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LJ68 JLV

2018 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,090 mi
Last recorded32,090 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ68 JLV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2025 32,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside 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))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 29,733 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 28,636 miles

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

wipers slightly split but still clearing screen

Pass 7 Nov 2022 26,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 20,464 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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LJ68 JLV is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc 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 LJ68 JLV, 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 LJ68 JLV registered?

LJ68 JLV is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2018.

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