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AY18 VNT

2018 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,894 mi
Last recorded13,894 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 VNT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 13,894 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 12,838 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 11,572 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 9,655 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 7,930 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 6,565 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 VNT is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 AY18 VNT, 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 VNT registered?

AY18 VNT is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is AY18 VNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY18 VNT 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.

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