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CE18 AJU

2018 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,345 mi
Last recorded46,345 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE18 AJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 46,345 miles

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

Slight wear in rear suspension joints both sides

Pass 25 Apr 2025 36,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 30,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 25,970 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 25,911 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 21,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 13,672 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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CE18 AJU is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 CE18 AJU, 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 CE18 AJU registered?

CE18 AJU is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is CE18 AJU safe to buy?

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