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BK18 AVG

2018 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,484 mi
Last recorded101,484 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK18 AVG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 101,484 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 101,484 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 80,183 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 80,181 miles

Headlamp aim too high Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSF Outer sidewall cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside and offside inner and outer edges worn below threshold (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 63,804 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 47,706 miles

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

slight play in nearside rear and offside rear hub bush's

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2022 47,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2021 35,728 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play detected at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play detected at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody 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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BK18 AVG is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BK18 AVG, 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 BK18 AVG registered?

BK18 AVG is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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