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Y7 SRO

2018 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,557 mi
Last recorded40,557 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 SRO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 40,557 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 39,213 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 37,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 33,767 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 33,767 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 26,392 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 18,835 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 18,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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Y7 SRO is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y7 SRO, 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 Y7 SRO registered?

Y7 SRO is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 July 2018.

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The MOT history for Y7 SRO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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