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FL18 WFY

2018 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,921 mi
Last recorded42,921 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL18 WFY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 42,921 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 39,607 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 39,607 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 34,211 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 34,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 26,670 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 13,206 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 13,173 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 11,999 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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FL18 WFY is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FL18 WFY, 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 FL18 WFY registered?

FL18 WFY is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is FL18 WFY safe to buy?

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