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FG18 XMD

2018 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,465 mi
Last recorded34,465 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG18 XMD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 34,465 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play N/S/R lower front swivel joint in hub knuckle has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play O/S/R lower front swivel joint in hub knuckle has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 28,357 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 22,260 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 14,857 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 13,186 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 13,186 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 10,621 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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FG18 XMD 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 FG18 XMD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG18 XMD registered?

FG18 XMD is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is FG18 XMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG18 XMD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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