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YJ18 XCL

2018 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,239 mi
Last recorded16,239 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ18 XCL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 16,239 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 14,922 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 13,136 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 9,672 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 9,022 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 6,383 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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YJ18 XCL is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 YJ18 XCL, 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 YJ18 XCL registered?

YJ18 XCL is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is YJ18 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ18 XCL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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