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AY18 VNR

2018 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,049 mi
Last recorded19,049 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 VNR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 19,049 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 17,561 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 15,478 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 13,470 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 9,793 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 8,806 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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AY18 VNR is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc 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 AY18 VNR, 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 AY18 VNR registered?

AY18 VNR is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2018.

Is AY18 VNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY18 VNR shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY18 VNR have outstanding finance?

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