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YF18 GHJ

2018 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,582 mi
Last recorded95,582 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF18 GHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 95,582 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 95,582 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 75,944 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 56,147 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 56,145 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 42,215 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 39,117 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 34,856 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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YF18 GHJ is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF18 GHJ, 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 YF18 GHJ registered?

YF18 GHJ is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 June 2018.

Is YF18 GHJ safe to buy?

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