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CU18 UVZ

2018 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,688 mi
Last recorded15,688 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU18 UVZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 15,688 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 14,122 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 12,725 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 12,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2023 11,484 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 9,782 miles

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

Rear Inner brake disc pitted

Pass 1 Mar 2021 6,335 miles

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

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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CU18 UVZ is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 CU18 UVZ, 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 CU18 UVZ registered?

CU18 UVZ is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is CU18 UVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU18 UVZ 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.

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