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YJ68 MYU

2018 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,341 mi
Last recorded65,341 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ68 MYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 65,341 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 65,341 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 55,085 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 55,085 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 54,373 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 54,360 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 41,895 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 34,637 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 18,696 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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YJ68 MYU is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJ68 MYU, 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 YJ68 MYU registered?

YJ68 MYU is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2018.

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