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FP18 XCC

2018 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,549 mi
Last recorded98,549 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP18 XCC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 98,549 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 97,019 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 94,897 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 94,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 91,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 88,931 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 86,761 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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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FP18 XCC is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc 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 FP18 XCC, 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 FP18 XCC registered?

FP18 XCC is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 May 2018.

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