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H18 LMS

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,174 mi
Last recorded70,174 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 LMS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 70,174 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2016 69,959 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 69,959 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 64,863 miles

Corrosion to inner and outer sills

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 10 Jul 2014 62,495 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R outer sill is heavily corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight corrosion to all brake pipes and ferrules

Pass 8 Feb 2013 57,006 miles

light corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 13 Feb 2012 49,804 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 47,705 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 47,705 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 47,699 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 47,493 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 47,493 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 47,169 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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H18 LMS is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1995 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 90,940 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 H18 LMS, 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 31 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H18 LMS registered?

H18 LMS is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 December 1995.

Is H18 LMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H18 LMS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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