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EK18 TZY

2018 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,526 mi
Last recorded60,526 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK18 TZY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 60,526 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 60,416 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 54,911 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 47,656 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 40,425 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking/perishing within tread on both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Abrasion band to inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking /perishing within tread on both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing to inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 32,711 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 26,484 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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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EK18 TZY is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,496cc 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 EK18 TZY, 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 EK18 TZY registered?

EK18 TZY is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 May 2018.

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