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EN18 XNY

2018 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,353 mi
Last recorded85,353 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN18 XNY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 85,353 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 85,350 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 81,222 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 59,053 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bearing carrier assembly lower bush, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bearing carrier assembly lower bush, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 47,780 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 47,780 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 41,964 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 35,471 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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EN18 XNY is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EN18 XNY, 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 EN18 XNY registered?

EN18 XNY is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 August 2018.

Is EN18 XNY safe to buy?

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