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R970 FJL

2018 Mazda Unknown

Grey Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

159,707 mi
Last recorded159,707 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda Unknown128,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 FJL
MakeMazda
ModelUnknown
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 159,707 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 159,707 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 154,970 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 154,813 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 139,688 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 139,688 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 134,901 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 134,895 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 124,924 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 124,923 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 113,042 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 105,243 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 105,238 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Mazda Unknown?

Based on 2,376 MOT tests across 343 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
4,753
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
343
On UK Roads
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R970 FJL is a 2018 Mazda Unknown in Grey with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2018 Mazda Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 128,600 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mazda Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 8 years old, this Mazda Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R970 FJL is a 2018 Mazda Unknown, first registered on 1 December 2018.

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