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BG18 CPE

2018 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,766 mi
Last recorded43,766 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG18 CPE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 43,766 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement where shocker bolts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub/knuckle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn where shocker bolts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement where shocker bolts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn where shocker bolts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear steering and suspensions corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2025 38,551 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody components

Pass 19 Mar 2024 33,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 27,494 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 21,670 miles

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody components

Pass 17 Mar 2021 16,508 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

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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BG18 CPE 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 BG18 CPE, 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 BG18 CPE registered?

BG18 CPE is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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