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AU17 LRA

2017 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,790 mi
Last recorded11,790 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 LRA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 11,790 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 10,265 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 9,560 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 8,194 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 7,065 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 6,019 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 5,248 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 5,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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AU17 LRA is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 22,496 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 AU17 LRA, 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 9 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AU17 LRA registered?

AU17 LRA is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2017.

Is AU17 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 LRA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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