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AK18 LUA

2018 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,730 mi
Last recorded80,730 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 LUA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 80,730 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 80,730 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 62,083 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3mm ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 47,981 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 45,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 32,240 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers poor/starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs inner faces slightly pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 14,977 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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AK18 LUA is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK18 LUA, 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 AK18 LUA registered?

AK18 LUA is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2018.

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