MOT Status
ValidMileage
54,772 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear worn thin but view restricted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear worn thin but view restricted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YA18 BYJ is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 YA18 BYJ, 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 YA18 BYJ registered?
YA18 BYJ is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 2018.
Is YA18 BYJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for YA18 BYJ 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.
Does YA18 BYJ have outstanding finance?
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