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BA55 RTS

2018 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,188 mi
Last recorded98,188 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 RTS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 98,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Knuckle Joint/Bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Knuckle Joint/Bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 98,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Knuckle Joint/Bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Knuckle Joint/Bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 89,118 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 71,233 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 71,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 51,944 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 31,543 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 23,247 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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BA55 RTS is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BA55 RTS, 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 BA55 RTS registered?

BA55 RTS is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2018.

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