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HJ18 UKL

2018 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,535 mi
Last recorded27,535 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ18 UKL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 27,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.5mm tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2025 25,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2024 21,803 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 18,494 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2022 14,422 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 11,792 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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HJ18 UKL is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc 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 HJ18 UKL, 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 HJ18 UKL registered?

HJ18 UKL is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 May 2018.

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