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FV18 GYD

2018 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,892 mi
Last recorded19,892 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV18 GYD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 May 2026 19,892 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 17,739 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 15,642 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 May 2023 13,105 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 10,625 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 May 2021 8,151 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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FV18 GYD is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 FV18 GYD, 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 FV18 GYD registered?

FV18 GYD is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is FV18 GYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV18 GYD shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV18 GYD have outstanding finance?

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