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V3 BWN

2018 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

6,234 mi
Last recorded6,234 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 BWN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 6,234 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 8,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 8,160 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 4,200 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 4,161 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 6,546 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 6,546 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 6,260 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

gearbox shield corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2023 3,954 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 5,926 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 3,741 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 5,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 2,906 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 4,816 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 4,042 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 3,458 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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V3 BWN is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V3 BWN, 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 V3 BWN registered?

V3 BWN is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2018.

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