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X300 CJL

2018 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,259 mi
Last recorded25,259 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX300 CJL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 25,259 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer end (1.1.11 (c))

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

TPMS warning indicates low tyre pressure/s

Pass 22 Oct 2024 21,584 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 17,350 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 13,170 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 8,570 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from interior mirror in drivers vision ()

Fail 2 Aug 2021 8,570 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from interior mirror in drivers vision ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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X300 CJL is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,496cc 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 X300 CJL, 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

How do I check the history of X300 CJL?

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What year was X300 CJL registered?

X300 CJL is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 August 2018.

Is X300 CJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X300 CJL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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