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BW18 MYV

2018 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,635 mi
Last recorded34,635 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 34,635 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush, front of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords No obvious cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres and offside rear perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 34,635 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush, front of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords No obvious cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres and offside rear perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 28,603 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides, end of wipers split but still clearing the screen enough (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, bush on the hub side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords No obvious cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts and offside rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 21,920 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective End of rubber split, still clearing enough water (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective End of rubber split, still clearing enough water (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts and offside rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 17,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Large deep cut but no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 1,932 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 MYV is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MYV, 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 MYV registered?

BW18 MYV is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2018.

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