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YC18 FRD

2018 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,807 mi
Last recorded30,807 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC18 FRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 30,807 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 30,799 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 29,431 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 29,429 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2023 25,351 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 23,414 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 18,340 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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YC18 FRD is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC18 FRD, 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 YC18 FRD registered?

YC18 FRD is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2018.

Is YC18 FRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC18 FRD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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