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KP18 TSU

2018 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,516 mi
Last recorded43,516 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP18 TSU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 43,516 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 43,517 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted but serviceable (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 40,872 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 37,924 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Outer Pads Look Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2023 33,189 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective End Torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 26,818 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 26,226 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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KP18 TSU is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,496cc 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 KP18 TSU, 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 KP18 TSU registered?

KP18 TSU is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is KP18 TSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP18 TSU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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