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DF18 VCO

2018 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,968 mi
Last recorded39,968 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF18 VCO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 39,968 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 39,954 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2025 31,363 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 23,513 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 17,506 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 11,871 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 3,469 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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DF18 VCO is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc 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 DF18 VCO, 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 DF18 VCO registered?

DF18 VCO is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2018.

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