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KU18 RYJ

2018 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,123 mi
Last recorded44,123 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU18 RYJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 44,123 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 44,025 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 40,265 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 40,260 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face/surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 40,260 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 36,775 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroding on faces

Pass 5 Apr 2022 31,122 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front tyre worn on outer edge and slightly perished

Pass 7 Apr 2021 25,488 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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KU18 RYJ 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 KU18 RYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU18 RYJ registered?

KU18 RYJ is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2018.

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