2018 Mazda MX-5 1.5L Petrol · BL51 SUE
2018 Mazda MX-5 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 27 Nov 2018. Recorded mileage 42,238 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,238 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL51 SUE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2025
- 42,238 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BL51 SUE MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mazda Mx-5 (BL51 SUE) between November 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
BL51 SUE Mileage History
- 16/11/202114,767 mi
- 01/09/202217,224 mi+2,457 mi
- 21/08/202326,859 mi+9,635 mi
- 10/07/202439,654 mi+12,795 mi
- 07/07/202542,238 mi+2,584 mi
Average of roughly 7,551 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (ND)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Clutch Pedal Bracket / Linkage CreakingModerate
Some early ND cars develop creaks or inconsistent clutch take-up from wear around the clutch pedal bracket and linkage area.
- Rear Suspension Hub Carrier Spherical Bushing Play and ClunkingModerate
The multi-link rear suspension on the ND MX-5 uses spherical bearing pillow-ball bushings within the aluminium rear hub carriers (knuckles) to control wheel geometry. Over UK roads, moisture, road salt and grit penetrate the rubber dust seals, causing the internal spherical joints to corrode and develop excessive play. This produces a noticeable rear-end knocking noise over bumps, vague high-speed stability, and an automatic UK MOT failure for excessive play in a suspension pin, bush or joint. Mazda does not supply replacement bushes separately, quoting £900–£1,600 to replace complete hub assemblies; however, independent specialists fit aftermarket polyurethane or spherical replacement bush kits (such as Polybush or Powerflex) on the car.
- Soft Top Fabric Contact on Roll Hoop Covers and Premature FrayingModerate
On soft-top ND models, the folding roof frame geometry and tight clearances allow the canvas fabric to rub directly against the sharp edges of the plastic headrest roll hoop covers (seat-back bar garnishes) as the roof is lowered or raised. Repeated friction abrades the outer cloth fibres, creating visible whitening, scuffing and eventual through-holes in the fabric just behind the front edge. Mazda issued Technical Service Bulletin 09-023-19 to address roof contact, modifying link stoppers and clearances under warranty. On used cars out of warranty, fitting aftermarket clearance spacers, protective felt tape or replacing damaged hood sections is necessary.
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