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LY18 WHF

2018 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,377 mi
Last recorded80,377 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY18 WHF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 80,377 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 74,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 74,114 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 64,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 43,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 25,053 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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LY18 WHF is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,998cc 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 LY18 WHF, 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 LY18 WHF registered?

LY18 WHF is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 August 2018.

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