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FH18 VMK

2018 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,707 mi
Last recorded39,707 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH18 VMK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2025 39,707 miles

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

Front both wipers smear

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres only 3mm 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 33,825 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 25,055 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 14,444 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 4,829 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 VMK is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 FH18 VMK, 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 VMK registered?

FH18 VMK is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 July 2018.

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