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E6 SDG

2018 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,627 mi
Last recorded43,627 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 SDG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 43,627 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 41,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion starting on brake pipe @ offside rear brake hose joint area (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre 3mm & wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 36,241 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads slightly low, approx.3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion starting on main front to offside rear bake pipe @ brake hose joint area (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight play/wear starting in both sides rear track control arm/stub axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre tread depths slightly low2-3 mm on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 31,062 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 21,830 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 21,829 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 13,996 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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E6 SDG is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 E6 SDG, 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 E6 SDG registered?

E6 SDG is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 April 2018.

Is E6 SDG safe to buy?

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