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BF18 JWE

2018 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,619 mi
Last recorded33,619 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF18 JWE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 33,619 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 32,847 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 29,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2022 25,229 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 20,397 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 20,397 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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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BF18 JWE 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 83.3%.

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 BF18 JWE, 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 BF18 JWE registered?

BF18 JWE is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 July 2018.

Is BF18 JWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF18 JWE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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