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YJ68 OBO

2018 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,456 mi
Last recorded37,456 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ68 OBO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 37,456 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 27,694 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 25,837 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 21,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner 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 O/S/R hub unit lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 16,620 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 11,920 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 OBO is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBO, 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 OBO registered?

YJ68 OBO is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 October 2018.

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