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AL17 MUL

2018 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,380 mi
Last recorded20,380 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL17 MUL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 20,380 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 17,292 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 15,828 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & deep cut in tread & in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 15,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & deep cut in tread & in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 14,050 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced upto 50% (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear upper front hub rose bush slight play

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

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

Offside Rear hub rose bush slight play

Pass 11 Mar 2022 10,172 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 8,320 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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AL17 MUL is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AL17 MUL, 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 AL17 MUL registered?

AL17 MUL is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2018.

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