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AU17 YHJ

2017 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,877 mi
Last recorded59,877 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda MX-522,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 YHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 59,877 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 Tyres All Around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 59,034 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 58,272 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 57,239 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 57,239 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 54,597 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 44,450 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened unable to inspect inner pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 36,503 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 x tyres, tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 YHJ is a 2017 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc 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 YHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU17 YHJ registered?

AU17 YHJ is a 2017 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2017.

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