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YC18 ZNW

2018 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,710 mi
Last recorded67,710 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC18 ZNW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 67,710 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 57,971 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 50,551 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 41,840 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 33,674 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 25,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower parking permit in swept area

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 25,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower parking permit in swept area

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 ZNW is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,998cc 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 YC18 ZNW, 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 ZNW registered?

YC18 ZNW is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2018.

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