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XKM 814

2018 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,933 mi
Last recorded54,933 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKM 814
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 54,933 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 54,933 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 46,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing started in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing started in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre depth at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 39,564 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 32,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 25,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 21,756 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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XKM 814 is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,496cc 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 XKM 814, 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 XKM 814 registered?

XKM 814 is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 January 2018.

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The MOT history for XKM 814 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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