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2018 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · FG18 XLP

FG18 XLP

2018 Mazda MX-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 19,168 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.

Make & Model
MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin
2018 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 10 Jul 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
Recorded Mileage
19,168 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 10 Jul 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jul 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
1998cc
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FG18 XLP Key Findings

  • 8 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
  • 19,168 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
88
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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FG18 XLP Mileage History

  1. 26/01/20213,062 mi
  2. 17/01/202212,497 mi+9,435 mi
  3. 12/07/20228,264 mi-4,233 mi
  4. 20/06/202311,113 mi+2,849 mi
  5. 20/06/202311,113 mi
  6. 13/06/202413,088 mi+1,975 mi
  7. 16/06/202516,640 mi+3,552 mi
  8. 23/06/202619,168 mi+2,528 mi

Average of roughly 2,980 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

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FG18 XLP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Oct 2026, 15:36
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mazda Mx-5 (FG18 XLP) between January 2021 and June 2026.

The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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