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EA18 WAE

2018 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,926 mi
Last recorded75,926 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA18 WAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2026 75,926 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 69,352 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 59,970 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 49,484 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 39,316 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3mm Pad Remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres 3mm (1.4mm Usable Tread Remaining) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3mm Pad Remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle Has Covers/Trays Fitted, Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 27 Apr 2021 27,721 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

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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EA18 WAE is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA18 WAE, 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 EA18 WAE registered?

EA18 WAE is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is EA18 WAE safe to buy?

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