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MG07 JAC

2018 Mazda MX-5

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

45,822 mi
Last recorded45,822 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG07 JAC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 45,822 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2026 62,225 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 44,717 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 49,960 miles

undertray/engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2024 43,658 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframes, suspension components and mounting points corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2024 43,646 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframes, suspension components and mounting points corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 44,148 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 34,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc poor condition inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front both front tyres bit worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad low around 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 42,477 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension components have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 25,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs deteriorated on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs deteriorated on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 41,983 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 41,971 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s and n/s inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 41,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 16,178 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 34,209 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 34,209 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 32,968 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 28,978 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 28,978 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 27,459 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 25,000 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 24,081 miles

both front tyres slightly cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2014 21,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 17,147 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 14,238 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 12,282 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 12,282 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 9,847 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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MG07 JAC is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 MG07 JAC, 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 MG07 JAC registered?

MG07 JAC is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 April 2018.

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