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BK52 BAB

2018 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,734 mi
Last recorded6,734 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 BAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 6,734 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 6,186 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 5,291 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 4,460 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 3,682 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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BK52 BAB is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 BK52 BAB, 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 BK52 BAB registered?

BK52 BAB is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 2018.

Is BK52 BAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK52 BAB shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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