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AV18 UGZ

2018 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,560 mi
Last recorded25,560 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 UGZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 25,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R (2017) Deep cracking on edges and tread area. Advise replacing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2026 25,558 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R (2017) Deep cracking on edges and tread area. Advise replacing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 24,101 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F and O/S/F (8 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R and O/S/R 2.7mm. Cracking/perishing (8 years old) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2025 24,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F and O/S/F (8 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R and O/S/R 2.7mm. Cracking/perishing (8 years old) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2024 22,107 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 17,684 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2023 17,684 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 14,903 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 12,380 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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AV18 UGZ is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UGZ, 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 UGZ registered?

AV18 UGZ is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2018.

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