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AE18 XNU

2018 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,823 mi
Last recorded35,823 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 XNU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 35,823 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 29,894 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 25,038 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished and wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 23,296 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inner edges and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn near tread depth limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 17,514 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 12,650 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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AE18 XNU is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,998cc 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 AE18 XNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE18 XNU registered?

AE18 XNU is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is AE18 XNU safe to buy?

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