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YL18 RLO

2018 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,841 mi
Last recorded44,841 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 RLO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 44,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2025 44,841 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 36,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 28,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn knuckle/hub/ rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn knuckle/hub/ rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 21,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 13,254 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 RLO is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YL18 RLO, 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 YL18 RLO registered?

YL18 RLO is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 July 2018.

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The MOT history for YL18 RLO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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