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E18 LAG

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

21,386 mi
Last recorded21,386 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 LAG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 21,386 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 20,812 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 20,237 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 20,186 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 19,814 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 19,303 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 19,053 miles

Power Steering Pipes Corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 18,495 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 18,247 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 17,551 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 17,551 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 16,364 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 15,157 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 14,310 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 13,664 miles

discs rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2012 12,961 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 11,856 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 10,741 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 9,798 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 8,580 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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E18 LAG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2005 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 56,278 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 E18 LAG, 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 21 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E18 LAG registered?

E18 LAG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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