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A18 LPK

1990 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

40,915 mi
Last recorded40,915 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 LPK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 40,915 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 40,241 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 39,682 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 39,242 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 38,662 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 38,656 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 38,216 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 37,951 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 37,946 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 37,147 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 36,490 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 36,485 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 35,512 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,474 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower sill edge (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 35,468 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower sill edge (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 35,398 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 35,392 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 35,369 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 34,327 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 33,431 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 30,971 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,472 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 24,165 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,538 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 20,466 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 19,391 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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A18 LPK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1990 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 116,196 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 A18 LPK, 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 36 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 LPK registered?

A18 LPK is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 1990.

Is A18 LPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 LPK shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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