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Y5 MXX

2018 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,215 mi
Last recorded13,215 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 MXX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 13,215 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 11,215 miles

surface cracks in all tyres

Pass 18 Mar 2024 9,854 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 9,854 miles

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

wear/corrosion front brake disc faces

wear/corrosion rear brake disc faces

Pass 28 Feb 2023 8,533 miles

surface corrosion front and rear inner brake disc faces

Pass 22 Mar 2022 6,338 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 4,998 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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Y5 MXX is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,998cc 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 Y5 MXX, 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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How do I check the history of Y5 MXX?

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What year was Y5 MXX registered?

Y5 MXX is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 January 2018.

Is Y5 MXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y5 MXX 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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