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FX68 FHD

2018 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

39,151 mi
Last recorded39,151 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX68 FHD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 39,151 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f+n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 31,673 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Undertrays etc fitted restricting inspection

Fail 15 Jul 2025 31,673 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays etc fitted restricting inspection

Pass 30 Jul 2024 20,462 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 18,898 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 16,718 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 13,450 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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FX68 FHD is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 FX68 FHD, 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 FX68 FHD registered?

FX68 FHD is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2018.

Is FX68 FHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX68 FHD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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