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MR55 EPP

2018 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,757 mi
Last recorded37,757 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR55 EPP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 37,757 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 36,131 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 36,094 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 35,539 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 25,407 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 25,406 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 19,982 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 17,156 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top front bush on the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 17,156 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid TOPPED UP SCREEN WASH (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top front bush on the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 11,305 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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MR55 EPP is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MR55 EPP, 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 MR55 EPP registered?

MR55 EPP is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2018.

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