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BO56 TAY

2018 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,352 mi
Last recorded54,352 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO56 TAY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2025 54,352 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 51,456 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in rear hub . both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 46,996 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front discs corroded and pads worn

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in rear hub , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear discs corroded and pads worn

Pass 23 Aug 2022 36,237 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 22,793 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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BO56 TAY 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 BO56 TAY, 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 BO56 TAY registered?

BO56 TAY is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 July 2018.

Is BO56 TAY safe to buy?

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