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XL12 PER

2018 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,209 mi
Last recorded24,209 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXL12 PER
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2026 24,209 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 21,592 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 18,756 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 16,398 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 15,753 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 12,710 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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XL12 PER is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,496cc 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 XL12 PER, 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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How do I check the history of XL12 PER?

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What year was XL12 PER registered?

XL12 PER is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2018.

Is XL12 PER safe to buy?

The MOT history for XL12 PER 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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