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KO18 VGA

2018 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,716 mi
Last recorded50,716 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO18 VGA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 50,716 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 46,109 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 40,914 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 40,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 37,126 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 31,164 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 31,157 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre large nail

run flat light on

Pass 2 Aug 2021 25,944 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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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KO18 VGA is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 KO18 VGA, 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 KO18 VGA registered?

KO18 VGA is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is KO18 VGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO18 VGA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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