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HT18 JHA

2018 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,789 mi
Last recorded32,789 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT18 JHA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 32,789 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2026 32,715 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 29,347 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 27,505 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 24,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep perishing but no chords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep perishing but no chords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake discs corroding inner face

rear brake discs corroding inner face

Fail 24 Jul 2023 24,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep perishing but no chords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep perishing but no chords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep perishing but no chords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep perishing but no chords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake discs corroding inner face

rear brake discs corroding inner face

Pass 18 Jul 2022 20,265 miles

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion inner faces all brake discs

Pass 28 Jul 2021 15,773 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs starting to corrode

rear brake discs starting to corrode

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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HT18 JHA is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HT18 JHA, 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 HT18 JHA registered?

HT18 JHA is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is HT18 JHA safe to buy?

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