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DL18 YFC

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

63,626 mi
Last recorded63,626 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL18 YFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 63,626 miles

covers /under trays fitted

front number plate faded

Pass 10 Jun 2025 58,258 miles

covers /under trays fitted

front number plate discoloured

Fail 10 Jun 2025 58,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

covers /under trays fitted

front number plate discoloured

Pass 18 Jun 2024 48,832 miles

2 front brake disc have corrosion inner side

2 front tyres low on tread cracks in tread

2 front wipers just in limit

2 rear tyre low on tread cracks in tread

covers /under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2023 43,247 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jun 2022 36,607 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jun 2021 28,896 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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DL18 YFC 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 DL18 YFC, 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 DL18 YFC registered?

DL18 YFC is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is DL18 YFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL18 YFC 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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