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KM18 MFY

2018 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,624 mi
Last recorded34,624 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM18 MFY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 34,624 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 30,002 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 25,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 23,089 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 19,687 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 17,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3 mm also minor cut in side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

front discs inner surface corroded

Fail 14 May 2021 17,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3 mm also minor cut in side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

front discs inner surface corroded

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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KM18 MFY is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 KM18 MFY, 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 KM18 MFY registered?

KM18 MFY is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 June 2018.

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