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AY68 FYC

2018 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,460 mi
Last recorded42,460 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY68 FYC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 42,460 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2025 42,456 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2024 30,855 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 25,267 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 25,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 20,359 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 15,608 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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AY68 FYC is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY68 FYC, 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 AY68 FYC registered?

AY68 FYC is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 2018.

Is AY68 FYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY68 FYC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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