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HF18 YFR

2018 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,187 mi
Last recorded59,187 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF18 YFR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 59,187 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Most Forward Hub Bushes Knocking Slightly (N/S/R Worse) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 55,351 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 55,351 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both Dipped Beams Require Adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Brake Discs Grooved, Lipped & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Pads Starting To Get Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front Wipers Streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 50,691 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 49,489 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 40,942 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 35,153 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 28,176 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 28,176 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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HF18 YFR is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HF18 YFR, 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 HF18 YFR registered?

HF18 YFR is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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The MOT history for HF18 YFR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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