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YR18 FUG

2018 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,292 mi
Last recorded67,292 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR18 FUG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 67,292 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 62,397 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 56,154 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 48,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 41,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 34,592 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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YR18 FUG is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc 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 YR18 FUG, 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 YR18 FUG registered?

YR18 FUG is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2018.

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