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FH18 VLR

2018 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,794 mi
Last recorded24,794 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH18 VLR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 24,794 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 23,673 miles

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

Undertrays/Covers Fitted Obscuring View/Access

Fail 14 Aug 2025 23,673 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Undertrays/Covers Fitted Obscuring View/Access

Pass 30 Jul 2024 22,513 miles

Front Tyres lightly cracking

Rear Tyres heavily cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2023 20,836 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 18,345 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 16,605 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (Repairable)

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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FH18 VLR is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 FH18 VLR, 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 FH18 VLR registered?

FH18 VLR is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 August 2018.

Is FH18 VLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH18 VLR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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