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FH18 VKL

2018 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,982 mi
Last recorded27,982 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH18 VKL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 27,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 23,156 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES HAVE SLIGHT AGE RELATED PERRISHING/ CRACKING

Fail 22 Apr 2025 23,156 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES HAVE SLIGHT AGE RELATED PERRISHING/ CRACKING

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 19,809 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 17,467 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2023 17,464 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 16 May 2022 13,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight rust scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 10,075 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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FH18 VKL is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 FH18 VKL, 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 FH18 VKL registered?

FH18 VKL is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 June 2018.

Is FH18 VKL safe to buy?

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