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YL18 CZC

2018 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,379 mi
Last recorded33,379 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 CZC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2025 33,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing not down to ply chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing not down to ply chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 29,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked sidewall 195/50V16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 24,471 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS Light on

Pass 7 Jan 2022 18,973 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 11,117 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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YL18 CZC is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 YL18 CZC, 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 YL18 CZC registered?

YL18 CZC is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 June 2018.

Is YL18 CZC safe to buy?

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Does YL18 CZC have outstanding finance?

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