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MD18 WVA

2018 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,013 mi
Last recorded35,013 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD18 WVA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 35,013 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 20,961 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 20,019 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 19,065 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 16,604 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 14,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower sticker in swept carea

Fail 13 Jul 2021 14,987 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower sticker in swept carea

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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MD18 WVA is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 MD18 WVA, 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 MD18 WVA registered?

MD18 WVA is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 July 2018.

Is MD18 WVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD18 WVA 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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