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AE60 MAX

2018 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,857 mi
Last recorded77,857 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE60 MAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 77,857 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber adjustment arm outer joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 60,837 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 60,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2024 44,262 miles

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 22 Mar 2024 44,262 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 33,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 23,240 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coming from bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 17,747 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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AE60 MAX is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE60 MAX, 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 AE60 MAX registered?

AE60 MAX is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 2018.

Is AE60 MAX safe to buy?

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