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MX05 LAP

2018 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,899 mi
Last recorded49,899 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 LAP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 49,899 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 43,273 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 37,394 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 29,903 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 23,815 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 18,301 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all, (5.2.3 (e))

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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MX05 LAP is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 MX05 LAP, 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 MX05 LAP registered?

MX05 LAP is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 April 2018.

Is MX05 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX05 LAP shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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