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GL08 SHA

2018 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,631 mi
Last recorded37,631 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 SHA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 37,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 33,452 miles

Nearside Front tyre treads down to just over 2mm

Nearside Rear tyre treads down to 2mm

Offside Front tyre treads down to 3mm

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s faces corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 29,514 miles

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

both fronts and n/s rear tyres treads getting down

Pass 7 Feb 2023 26,716 miles

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

both n/s front and rear tyres treads getting down

Pass 16 Feb 2022 24,498 miles

both front and n/s rear tyres treads getting down

rear brake disc's faces corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2021 22,141 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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GL08 SHA is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 GL08 SHA, 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 GL08 SHA registered?

GL08 SHA is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is GL08 SHA safe to buy?

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