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B25 SCB

2018 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,633 mi
Last recorded36,633 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB25 SCB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 36,633 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 36,633 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 27,195 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 27,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 25,043 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 24,287 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 19,526 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 14,678 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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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B25 SCB is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B25 SCB, 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 B25 SCB registered?

B25 SCB is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is B25 SCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B25 SCB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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