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CE18 PUX

2018 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,473 mi
Last recorded35,473 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE18 PUX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 35,473 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 35,473 miles

Central Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 30,738 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 21,057 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 11,851 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 10,209 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 7,951 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 7,951 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 PUX is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PUX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE18 PUX registered?

CE18 PUX is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2018.

Is CE18 PUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE18 PUX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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