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YA18 BYJ

2018 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,772 mi
Last recorded54,772 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA18 BYJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 54,772 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 54,759 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 53,142 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 50,585 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 47,431 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 35,911 miles

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))

Pass 13 May 2021 20,341 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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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.

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