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Y14 TAL

2018 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,282 mi
Last recorded59,282 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY14 TAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 May 2025 59,282 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 55,498 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 51,136 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 46,751 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 34,371 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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Y14 TAL is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 Y14 TAL, 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 Y14 TAL registered?

Y14 TAL is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 2018.

Is Y14 TAL safe to buy?

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