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WX68 JVV

2018 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,812 mi
Last recorded33,812 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX68 JVV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 33,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 31,710 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 26,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear hub knuckle assy slight movement

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 26,740 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear hub knuckle assy slight movement

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 21,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 16,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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WX68 JVV is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WX68 JVV, 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 WX68 JVV registered?

WX68 JVV is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2018.

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