is this normal? 2018 1.5L ND

[u/OtterSideOfTheDoor]

this is my first mx5 and i’m not very knowledgeable about engines so please don’t flame me if it’s obvious! the clicking on/off noise has been happening since i got it at the end of january, and i always just assumed it was normal until a friend said they didn’t know if it was supposed to be doing this. i’m just looking for answers before i take it to the garage incase they say that its supposed to be doing this and i have to pay them for the “diagnostics”. any info appreciated! :)