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HS18 LMJ

2018 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,439 mi
Last recorded48,439 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS18 LMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 31 Jan 2026 48,439 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD ARM OUTER BUSH DEBONDING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD ARM OUTER BUSH DEBONDING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 39,779 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower suspension arms, forward arms outer bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 30,152 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 19,880 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 16,988 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 12,059 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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HS18 LMJ is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 HS18 LMJ, 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 HS18 LMJ registered?

HS18 LMJ is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 May 2018.

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