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YH18 EMV

2018 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,319 mi
Last recorded42,319 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH18 EMV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 42,319 miles

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2025 39,511 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 39,461 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 37,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 33,635 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 28,870 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 22,694 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 22,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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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YH18 EMV is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH18 EMV, 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 YH18 EMV registered?

YH18 EMV is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 April 2018.

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