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HV18 RCF

2018 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,716 mi
Last recorded23,716 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV18 RCF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 23,716 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 20,472 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 18,019 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 14,457 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 11,963 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 8,525 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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HV18 RCF is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 HV18 RCF, 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 HV18 RCF registered?

HV18 RCF is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2018.

Is HV18 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV18 RCF 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.

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