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AE68 FBC

2018 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,008 mi
Last recorded67,008 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE68 FBC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 67,008 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 64,238 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 64,209 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced central (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 60,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 55,204 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 42,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished + starting to get low on tread (195/50r16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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AE68 FBC is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE68 FBC, 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 AE68 FBC registered?

AE68 FBC is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2018.

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The MOT history for AE68 FBC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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