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M18 HTU

2015 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,733 mi
Last recorded49,733 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda MX-528,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 HTU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 49,733 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 42,059 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 29,533 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 25,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 22,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a cut on inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 21,387 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2019 19,710 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 15,784 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 15,584 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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M18 HTU is a 2015 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2015 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 28,002 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M18 HTU, 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 11 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M18 HTU registered?

M18 HTU is a 2015 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 2015.

Is M18 HTU safe to buy?

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