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AC16 ARE

2018 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,813 mi
Last recorded62,813 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC16 ARE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 62,813 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 62,813 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 47,542 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Fail 28 May 2025 47,542 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 17 Jun 2024 36,427 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 26,485 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 25,237 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 22,559 miles

Offside rear suspension upright lower bush has slight play.

Pass 4 Jan 2021 20,578 miles

Nearside rear suspension lower arm rose joint has slight play.

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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AC16 ARE is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AC16 ARE, 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 AC16 ARE registered?

AC16 ARE is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 January 2018.

Is AC16 ARE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC16 ARE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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