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AY68 KTE

2018 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,865 mi
Last recorded43,865 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY68 KTE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 43,865 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 43,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 36,774 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 36,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 26,546 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 20,607 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 15,562 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 KTE is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,496cc 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 KTE, 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 KTE registered?

AY68 KTE is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 December 2018.

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