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BW18 MYO

2018 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,747 mi
Last recorded65,747 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW18 MYO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 65,747 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 58,664 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper rose joint bush in hub worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper rose joint bush in hub worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 51,355 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 42,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 32,888 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2022 32,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 28,284 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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BW18 MYO is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BW18 MYO, 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 BW18 MYO registered?

BW18 MYO is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 July 2018.

Is BW18 MYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW18 MYO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW18 MYO have outstanding finance?

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