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AV18 PBZ

2018 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,313 mi
Last recorded54,313 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 PBZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 54,313 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 50,662 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 44,100 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking around tread

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

Fail 15 Jun 2024 44,085 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tmps lamp illuminated

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking around tread

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 33,100 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 27,240 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 18,402 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 18,157 miles

Tyres perished around tread

front wipers smear slightly

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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AV18 PBZ is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AV18 PBZ, 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 AV18 PBZ registered?

AV18 PBZ is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 2018.

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