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LA18 BZH

2018 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,646 mi
Last recorded16,646 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA18 BZH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 16,646 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides N/S and O/S (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code 4517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code 4517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, DOT code 4517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 16,180 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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 Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 15,723 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 15,300 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 12,799 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 12,799 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 10,626 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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LA18 BZH is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 LA18 BZH, 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 LA18 BZH registered?

LA18 BZH is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 July 2018.

Is LA18 BZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA18 BZH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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