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Y5 NWM

2018 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,146 mi
Last recorded27,146 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 NWM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2026 27,146 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2025 22,375 miles

engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

Pass 26 Mar 2024 18,724 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))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 15,106 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 12,374 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 12,019 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 NWM is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 Y5 NWM, 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 Y5 NWM registered?

Y5 NWM is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is Y5 NWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y5 NWM shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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