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X18 DOT

2026 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,575 mi
Last recorded45,575 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX18 DOT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2026
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 45,575 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 41,350 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 41,348 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 37,738 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 35,114 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 31,435 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 31,435 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 27,518 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 24,429 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 20,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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X18 DOT is a 2026 Mazda MX-5 in White. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X18 DOT, 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 0 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was X18 DOT registered?

X18 DOT is a 2026 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2026.

Is X18 DOT safe to buy?

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