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FN18 HWZ

2018 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,113 mi
Last recorded46,113 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN18 HWZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 46,113 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 38,228 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 33,408 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 33,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 28,484 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake disc's are slighty corroded.

Pass 5 Mar 2022 24,573 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 22,027 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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FN18 HWZ is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 FN18 HWZ, 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 FN18 HWZ registered?

FN18 HWZ is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2018.

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