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YG02 GEL

2018 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,892 mi
Last recorded11,892 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 GEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 11,892 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 11,257 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 11,257 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 10,441 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 9,567 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 8,444 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2020 7,531 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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YG02 GEL is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in White 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 YG02 GEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG02 GEL registered?

YG02 GEL is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is YG02 GEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG02 GEL 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.

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