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E6 SFX

2018 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,833 mi
Last recorded51,833 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 SFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 51,833 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 51,268 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2023 49,190 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 37,336 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 37,335 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 26,169 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 SFX is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SFX, 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 SFX registered?

E6 SFX is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 December 2018.

Is E6 SFX safe to buy?

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