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MX18 XXX

2018 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,175 mi
Last recorded55,175 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX18 XXX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2025 55,175 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 52,348 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 50,027 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 43,955 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 35,709 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 25,364 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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MX18 XXX is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MX18 XXX, 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 MX18 XXX registered?

MX18 XXX is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is MX18 XXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX18 XXX shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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