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YC18 LUA

2018 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,801 mi
Last recorded81,801 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda MX-520,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC18 LUA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 81,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 65,742 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 55,225 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 43,183 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 26,239 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 26,239 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2021 12,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (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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YC18 LUA is a 2018 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC18 LUA, 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 YC18 LUA registered?

YC18 LUA is a 2018 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2018.

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The MOT history for YC18 LUA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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