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LK68 WZP

2018 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,649 mi
Last recorded37,649 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK68 WZP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 37,649 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 35,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 31,807 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 31,807 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 22,904 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 15,450 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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LK68 WZP is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LK68 WZP, 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 LK68 WZP registered?

LK68 WZP is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 December 2018.

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The MOT history for LK68 WZP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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