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YW18 MZV

2018 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,784 mi
Last recorded36,784 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW18 MZV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 36,784 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 31,229 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 25,540 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 21,547 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 21,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 17,953 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 17,953 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2021 14,803 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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YW18 MZV is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,998cc 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 YW18 MZV, 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 YW18 MZV registered?

YW18 MZV is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2018.

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