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GU18 XYR

2018 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,243 mi
Last recorded32,243 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU18 XYR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 32,243 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 32,243 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 30,809 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 28,647 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 26,003 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 22,964 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 20,641 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 20,641 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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GU18 XYR is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU18 XYR, 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 GU18 XYR registered?

GU18 XYR is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2018.

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