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L1 MHW

2018 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,491 mi
Last recorded40,491 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 MHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 40,491 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 40,491 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 40,027 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 39,214 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub carrier upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub carrier upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 35,630 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 29,382 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 21,353 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (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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L1 MHW is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L1 MHW, 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 L1 MHW registered?

L1 MHW is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 February 2018.

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