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DV18 HFU

2018 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,842 mi
Last recorded33,842 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV18 HFU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 33,842 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 28,981 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 28,981 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 24,798 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 19,724 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 15,299 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 15,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 11,134 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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DV18 HFU is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,498cc 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 DV18 HFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV18 HFU registered?

DV18 HFU is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is DV18 HFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV18 HFU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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