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YC18 YZM

2018 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,223 mi
Last recorded39,223 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC18 YZM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2026 39,223 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 37,779 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 35,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 30,967 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 25,300 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 20,153 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 YZM is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 YC18 YZM, 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 YZM registered?

YC18 YZM is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2018.

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