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MX56 EDD

2018 Mazda MX-5 Sport

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,474 mi
Last recorded45,474 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 EDD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5 Sport
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 45,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly perishing/ cracking as well (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 42,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREAD CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER FACE SLIGHTLY CORRODED BY 50% (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 42,244 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO SCREENWASH (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREAD CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER FACE SLIGHTLY CORRODED BY 50% (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 34,966 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 27,939 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 27,939 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE BADLY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS ARE DOWN TO THE TREAD WEAR BARS - 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 21,641 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 16,519 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 16,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5 Sport?

Based on 1,075 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
1,809
Miles/Year
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 3
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2
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MX56 EDD is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 Sport in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 Sport fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX56 EDD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was MX56 EDD registered?

MX56 EDD is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 Sport, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is MX56 EDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX56 EDD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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