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M7 RAU

2018 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,674 mi
Last recorded40,674 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 RAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 40,674 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 38,029 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 42,774 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 36,649 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 41,436 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 32,128 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged & starting to go out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Starting to go out of shape on inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2023 32,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Damage on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged & starting to go out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Starting to go out of shape on inner edge

Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 39,258 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 26,730 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to distort [Saw tooth ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to distort [Saw tooth ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 34,500 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 34,500 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 20,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close t legal limit and bald on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Wearing slightly unevenly on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on shoulders and worn to approx 3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Wearing slightly unevenly on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 33,584 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 31,818 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link bar dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link bar dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Front anti roll bar link bar dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear anti roll bar link bar dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2019 29,008 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link bar ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear anti roll bar link bar ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2018 23,982 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 23,767 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 20,528 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 16,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

vehicle underside undersealed

Fail 22 Jul 2015 16,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 22 Jul 2014 12,993 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2014 11,830 miles

Front & rear tyres perishing/cracking on outer walls.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 11,601 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 9,256 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 9,256 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 5,817 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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M7 RAU is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M7 RAU, 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 M7 RAU registered?

M7 RAU is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2018.

Is M7 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M7 RAU shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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